Longer lifespan for rechargeable zinc-iodine batteries
27 August, 2026 by Flinders UniversityA new battery design addresses key challenges in zinc-iodine batteries, potentially extending their lifespan for more sustainable energy storage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fast, eco-friendly method recovers critical minerals from batteries
18 May, 2026 by Rice UniversityUsing a simpler, water-based system, Rice University researchers avoided the harsh solvents that are typically used in battery metal extraction.
Supercomputer accelerates sodium battery material discovery
28 April, 2026Researchers have designed a new sodium‑based battery cathode that stores more energy and lasts longer than earlier versions.
Sunflower seed shells power rechargeable batteries
16 April, 2026A study by the EHU-University of the Basque Country has shown how biomass can be used as an alternative in commercial batteries, thus making them more sustainable.
