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Electronics purchased online may not be as safe as you think

15 March, 2023

Australian consumers are exposed to safety risks due to the lack of product testing and compliance of products that contain Lithium-ion batteries.


Speeding up charging capability for Li-ion batteries

08 March, 2023

Researchers have shown that inherent lithium ions in bioderived borate polymer can enhance 'extreme fast-charging' capability in graphite anodes.


INGUN HSS-667 battery probe

07 March, 2023

The INGUN HSS-667 battery probe features an aggressive, active tip style to penetrate oxidised layers.


Big iron flow battery powering energy storage solutions in Qld

22 February, 2023

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology have commissioned what is reportedly the biggest large-scale iron flow battery outside of the United States.


New cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries

16 February, 2023

Scientists have discovered the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode for better cyclability and high battery capacity.


Researchers develop bilayer electrodes for Li-ion batteries

06 February, 2023

Researchers have created a Li-ion battery using bilayer electrodes that is expected to improve the performance and lifespan of electric vehicles and electronic devices.


Using soundwaves to extend battery life

01 February, 2023

Engineers from RMIT University are experimenting with an innovation that uses high-frequency soundwaves and the nanomaterial MXene to extend the lifespan of mobile phone batteries.


Engineers solve a mystery on the path to smaller, lighter batteries

16 January, 2023 by David Chandler, MIT News Office

Branchlike metallic filaments can sap the power of solid-state lithium batteries. A new study explains how they form and how to divert them.


Metal-free batteries raise hope for more sustainable and economical grids

16 January, 2023

Ammonium-ion electrolytes could help create ecofriendly and sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, particularly for grid storage.


Nordic Semiconductor nPM1300 multi-function PMIC

16 January, 2023

The Nordic Semiconductor nPM1300 multi-function Power Management IC (PMIC) is designed to support longer run times and efficient battery charging.


Helping lithium–sulfur batteries reach their full potential

12 January, 2023

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have created a redox-active interlayer within lithium–sulfur batteries that enhances their energy storage capacity.


Scientists develop long-life electrode for solid-state batteries

14 December, 2022

Scientists from Australia and Japan have developed a positive electrode material that does not degrade after repeated charge cycles, for the manufacture of durable solid-state batteries.


High energy X-rays pave the way for better EV batteries

13 December, 2022

Scientists have used high energy X-rays to study the solid-electrolyte interphase, a chemical layer in batteries that is key to stabilising lithium metal anodes.


Li-ion battery safety warning issued ahead of Christmas

08 December, 2022

Consumer Protection WA has urged consumers to think twice when buying or receiving a Li-ion battery powered gift this Christmas.


Manufacturing better, cheaper cathodes for Li-ion batteries

08 December, 2022

Researchers have developed a hydrothermal synthesis method that makes a cobalt-free cathode with more uniform particles for lithium-ion batteries.


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