'Cold' sintering technique for next-gen batteries
05 May, 2025 by Ty Tkacik, Pennsylvania State UniversityResearchers have developed a low-temperature method to create safe, high-performance solid-state batteries.
Enhancing sodium-ion battery storage with novel graphite shapes
01 May, 2025 by Alexandra Becker, Rice UniversityResearchers have demonstrated a novel battery technology that has the potential to replace lithium.
Corn protein boosts lithium-sulfur battery performance
23 April, 2025 by Tina Hilding, Washington State UniversityResearchers have demonstrated how corn protein can enhance the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries.
Computational model enhances battery safety
16 April, 2025 by Adam Malecek, UW–MadisonResearchers have developed a new computational model that offers insights into one of the key reasons fast-charging lithium-ion batteries fail.
A fluid battery that can take any shape
16 April, 2025Using electrodes in a fluid form, researchers have developed a battery that can take any shape.
Novel method to extend lifecycle of Li-ion batteries
03 April, 2025Researchers have uncovered a hidden surface degradation mechanism in the cathodes of lithium-ion batteries.
Sensor could help prevent Li-ion battery fires
28 March, 2025Researchers have developed new technology to detect dangerous gas leaks in lithium-ion batteries, to help prevent fires or explosions.
Study sheds light on energy density of solid-state lithium batteries
21 March, 2025Researchers have found that an all-solid-state lithium metal battery achieves an energy density of approximately 272 Wh/kg, slightly exceeding the energy density offered by existing lithium-ion batteries.
Nano-spring coating technology boosts EV battery stability
20 March, 2025Researchers have integrated multi-walled carbon nanotubes onto the surface of battery electrode materials to improve lifespan and energy density.
Cracking the code on solid-state batteries
06 March, 2025 by Eric Stann, University of MissouriUsing a combination of advanced imagery and ultra-thin coatings, researchers from the University of Missouri are working to enhance solid-state battery performance.
Key factors to consider with fire protection for an EV battery
03 March, 2025 by Dr James Edmondson, Research Director, IDTechExThis article explores some factors for EV battery designers to consider when deciding on potential fire protection materials.
Why your headphone battery doesn't last
25 February, 2025Researchers have used advanced imaging to uncover how wireless earbud batteries degrade over time due to temperature gradients and component interactions.
Magnetic sensor technique helps identify original batteries
17 February, 2025Researchers have developed a magnetic sensor that can help detect fuel cell failures and fire risk for lithium-ion batteries.
Hidden hazards of flame retardants in battery enclosures
13 February, 2025 by Rebecca Fuoco, Green Science Policy InstituteResearchers from the Green Science Policy Institute have warned that the use of flame retardants in lithium-ion battery cases lacks fire safety efficacy.
Novel design enhances battery-based seawater desalination
29 January, 2025 by Lois Yoksoulian, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignEngineers have developed a solution to eliminate fluid flow "dead zones" in electrodes used for battery-based seawater desalination.
