Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids
22 September, 2023RMIT University student Alexander Burton has developed an electric motor that can turn almost any petrol or diesel car into a hybrid.
The potential of potassium-ion batteries for a greener future
22 September, 2023Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science have conducted experiments on aqueous potassium-ion batteries to gain insights into solid-electrolyte interphases.
Upcycling pure silicon to make lithium-ion batteries
13 September, 2023Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed a method to recover high-purity silicon from expired solar panels, enabling them to produce Li-ion batteries.
Consortium to make batteries for electric vehicles more sustainable
13 September, 2023 by Theresa Duque, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryLithium-ion batteries could get a significant boost in energy density from disordered rock salt (DRX), a versatile battery material that can be made with almost any transition metal instead of nickel and cobalt.
New battery holds promise for green energy
13 September, 2023 by Michael MillerChemists from the University of Cincinnati have developed a novel battery designed for storing energy from wind or solar farms.
Flexible solar cells achieve 19% PCE gain
07 September, 2023Researchers have developed a ternary organic solar cell with power conversion efficiency gains of over 19%, using a component to improve crystallinity and alignment.
Enhancing batteries and fuel cells with dispersibility estimation
05 September, 2023Researchers have developed a new approach to evaluate the dispersibility of carbon slurries, a key factor in the production of battery electrodes.
True shape of lithium revealed
01 September, 2023 by Wayne Lewis, UCLAFundamental discovery and new technique could lead to better, safer rechargeable batteries.
Suppressing lithium plating in batteries for fast-charging EVs
31 August, 2023A new way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle (EV) batteries could lead to faster charging times, according to researchers from the UK.
Transparent thin-film solar cell developed with flexible substrate
30 August, 2023Researchers have developed a transparent thin-film solar cell on a flexible substrate that displays various reflective colours without reducing solar cell efficiency.
Generating electricity from MCH using solid oxide fuel cells
30 August, 2023Researchers from Waseda University in Japan have successfully generated electricity from methylcyclohexane (MCH) using solid oxide fuel cells.
Framework developed to guide electrolyte design for batteries
30 August, 2023Researchers have developed a framework that can guide the design of electrolytes for advanced batteries.
Saline-powered ultrathin battery developed for smart contact lenses
25 August, 2023Scientists have developed a flexible battery as thin as a human cornea, which stores electricity when it is immersed in saline and could power smart contact lenses.
Zinc-air batteries: a cheaper, safer alternative to Li-ion
24 August, 2023A study by Edith Cowan University has found that zinc-air batteries are a promising alternative to Li-ion batteries, due to their high theoretical energy density and environmental friendliness.
New tech boosts development of carbon-capturing batteries
23 August, 2023Batteries that can capture harmful emissions could be right around the corner, thanks to a system that advances the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries.
