Proton batteries — the future of energy storage?
12 December, 2024Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a rechargeable proton battery that could solve some of the challenges associated with traditional grid-scale energy storage.
Battery-like computer memory keeps working in extreme heat
12 December, 2024 by Derek Smith, University of Michigan, College of EngineeringThe material transports oxygen ions rather than electrons, creating heat-resistant voltages for both digital memory and in-memory computing.
Producing non-toxic and efficient solar cells
06 December, 2024Researchers have developed a new design principle that makes the large-scale production of efficient, environmentally friendly organic solar cells possible.
Stability of perovskite solar cells tripled with protective coating
29 November, 2024 by Amanda Morris, Northwestern UniversityScientists have developed a protective coating that significantly extends the lifespan of perovskite solar cells.
Researchers unveil fast-charging lithium-sulfur battery
28 November, 2024 by Monash UniversityResearchers have developed ultrafast-charging lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries that could soon power long-range electric vehicles and commercial drones.
Wearable generator powers electronics by body movements
21 November, 2024 by University of WaterlooResearchers have developed a device that can generate electricity from vibrations or even small body movements.
Ion speed record holds potential for faster battery charging
20 November, 2024 by Sara Zaske, WSU News & Media RelationsScientists have broken a speed record using nanoscience that could lead to new advances in improved battery charging, biosensing and soft robotics.
CSIRO opens facility to bring flexible solar tech to market
31 October, 2024CSIRO has launched its state-of-the-art Printed Photovoltaic Facility in south-east Melbourne, to help meet the growing demand for renewable energy.
Significant extension of zinc battery lifespan
31 October, 2024Researchers have developed a new chemical method to improve the energy storage of aqueous zinc-ion batteries, thereby extending their lifespan.
Flourine-free binder, electrolyte for greener batteries
02 October, 2024Researchers have developed a new fluorine-free electrolyte and binder to enhance high-performance and eco-friendly battery technology.
New cathode material for cheaper, efficient EV batteries
27 September, 2024Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have seen potential reductions in the use of critical raw materials by using ferric chloride as a new cathode material for solid-state batteries.
Novel approach to control ferroelectricity in perovskites
27 September, 2024Researchers have synthesised 4- and 5-layered versions of perovskite, discovering that the material switches its ferroelectric mechanism based on whether the layers are odd or even.
Batteries of the future charge ahead
20 September, 2024 by Flinders UniversityAs demand for lithium-ion batteries depletes reserves of raw materials, experts are seeking safer and more reliable alternatives for rechargeable batteries.
Solving the energy crisis: 5 battery technologies you should know about
05 September, 2024 by Aimee Sanders, Deakin UniversityThe Battery Research and Innovation Hub at Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials is researching alternative battery technologies, to reduce waste and re-use battery systems.
Dormant capacity reserve detected in Li-ion batteries
05 September, 2024Batteries undercut their theoretical capacity in practice, sometimes significantly. In a lithium iron phosphate cathode, researchers at TU Graz have now been able to observe exactly where the capacity loss occurs.
