Could urea be used to create electric vehicle batteries?
20 August, 2026 by University of AdelaideUrea could offer a novel pathway to next-generation EV batteries, with researchers investigating its potential as a low-cost battery material.
Controlling defects helps improve solar cell performance
20 August, 2026 by Neil Martin, UNSWUNSW Sydney researchers have uncovered a new way to improve a promising next-generation solar cell material by making sure its ingredients stay evenly mixed while it's being made.
Hybrid system integrates power, heating and cooling
20 August, 2026 by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)A novel hybrid energy system combines electricity generation, heating and cooling under one roof, to help optimise energy use across multiple applications.
Battery tech targets capacity loss during idle time
12 August, 2026 by UCLA Samueli School of EngineeringMetal-anode batteries can lose capacity while sitting idle; now, UCLA engineers are exploring new strategies to slow this degradation and improve battery longevity.
Scandium insights could extend sodium-ion battery life
12 August, 2026Researchers have investigated how scandium doping and coating can enhance the durability and performance of sodium-ion batteries.
Fine-tuning electrolytes for lithium metal batteries
22 July, 2026Optimising electrolyte concentration can enable safer, longer-lasting lithium metal batteries by improving ion transport and limiting dendrite growth.
3D-printed battery component enables custom cell designs
08 July, 2026A new 3D printing process creates battery electrolytes in almost any shape, giving designers greater freedom to develop custom lithium-ion cells.
Pressure shown to extend EV battery lifespan
02 July, 2026The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialised materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new research.
New electrode design boosts fluoride shuttle batteries
25 June, 2026A novel electrode structure has boosted the performance of fluoride shuttle batteries, addressing key challenges in fluoride-ion energy storage.
Architecting a better lithium-ion battery
25 June, 2026New research has shown that 3D-printed battery electrodes can overcome transport limitations, improving power delivery in lithium-ion systems.
Electrochemical bath revives spent batteries
18 June, 2026A novel electrochemical treatment restores battery performance and captures valuable materials, offering a more efficient alternative to conventional recycling.
Extending Li-ion battery lifespans with X-rays
03 June, 2026 by John Domol, UNLVScientists have demonstrated a method using X-rays to revive aging lithium-ion batteries, shedding light on new ways to improve battery longevity.
Battery study explores safer rapid-charging methods
27 May, 2026Scientists from Adelaide University have demonstrated a fast-charging battery approach designed to reduce degradation, heat generation and safety risks.
Nanoscale device converts wasted light into energy
21 May, 2026UNSW Sydney scientists have addressed a longstanding problem in photonics: how to stop energy from being lost before it can be used.
Monash researchers break barrier in membrane design
21 May, 2026Engineers have developed an ultra-thin membrane that allows fuel cells to operate more efficiently at high temperatures.
