Introducing the oxygen-ion battery
29 March, 2023Researchers from Austria have designed an oxygen-ion battery that is reportedly greener, longer-lasting and less flammable than the near-ubiquitous lithium-ion battery.
A new generation of safe, energy-efficient lithium batteries
21 March, 2023A team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong has found a series of anionic network solid electrolytes that could be an integral part of a new lithium battery.
Technique reveals internal structure of rechargeable batteries
16 March, 2023Researchers have developed a technique to observe the 3D internal structure of rechargeable batteries, opening up a range of new areas for the technique including energy storage.
Speeding up charging capability for Li-ion batteries
08 March, 2023Researchers have shown that inherent lithium ions in bioderived borate polymer can enhance 'extreme fast-charging' capability in graphite anodes.
Smart supercapacitor designed to harvest, store solar energy
08 March, 2023Researchers have designed a smart supercapacitor using vanadium pentoxide and zinc oxide that simultaneously harvests energy from sunlight and stores it.
INGUN HSS-667 battery probe
07 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Redback Test ServicesThe INGUN HSS-667 battery probe features an aggressive, active tip style to penetrate oxidised layers.
Protecting perovskites in space
24 February, 2023 by National Renewable Energy LaboratoryA thin, lightweight layer has been developed to provide a radiation barrier for perovskites in space, and protection from elements on earth.
Harvesting solar energy using self-assembled nanoparticles
22 February, 2023Researchers have developed an efficient and flexible solar energy harvesting design based on self-assembled nanoparticles.
Big iron flow battery powering energy storage solutions in Qld
22 February, 2023Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology have commissioned what is reportedly the biggest large-scale iron flow battery outside of the United States.
Topological waveguide reduces energy consumption in electronics
21 February, 2023Researchers have developed an acoustic waveguide based on topology that could lead to reduced energy consumption in electronic devices.
Research: Halide perovskite solar cells are unstable
17 February, 2023Researchers have found that highly efficient halide perovskite solar cells are far less stable than previously thought due to thermal instability in the cell's interface layers.
New cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries
16 February, 2023Scientists have discovered the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode for better cyclability and high battery capacity.
Australian solar researchers win QEPrize for Engineering
09 February, 2023Four Australian researchers have won the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering for developing highly efficient solar cells that are central to reducing emissions.
Researchers develop bilayer electrodes for Li-ion batteries
06 February, 2023Researchers 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, 2023Engineers 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.
