Nanotechnology is inspiring next-gen batteries
04 November, 2021 by Liam Critchley*A drive to improve the already-established Li-ion batteries by incorporating nanomaterials into them has begun.
Promising Li-ion battery material derived from wood
27 October, 2021Researchers are working to replace the liquids commonly used in today's lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries with solid materials.
Performance enhanced in zinc-ion batteries
01 October, 2021A new electrolyte and electrode combination improves several aspects of zinc-ion battery performance, particularly the stability over multiple charge and discharge cycles.
Stretchable, sweat-powered battery developed for wearables
21 September, 2021Scientists have developed a soft and stretchable battery, measuring 2 x 2 cm and as flat as a small paper bandage, that is powered by human perspiration.
A spoonful of sugar stabilises lithium–sulfur batteries
16 September, 2021Researchers have successfully stabilised lithium–sulfur battery technology by using a glucose-based additive on the positive electrode.
Lithium-metal battery has high energy density, stability
06 September, 2021The battery's nickel-rich cathode enables storage of high energy per unit mass, while the ionic liquid electrolyte ensures largely stable capacity over many cycles.
Preventing energy loss in Li-ion batteries
26 August, 2021Korean researchers have developed a solution to prevent the initial loss of lithium ions in supposedly fully charged batteries.
New salts for next-gen lithium-ion batteries
23 August, 2021The lithium salt currently being used in lithium-ion batteries is lithium hexafluorophosphate, which poses a fire and safety hazard.
Battery electrodes inspired by bamboo
11 August, 2021Inspired by a membrane inside bamboo, researchers are developing more efficient electrodes for batteries that could allow them to be recharged at a much faster rate.
Preventing oxygen release for safer batteries
22 July, 2021Fresh insights about the release of oxygen in lithium-ion batteries should pave the way for more robust and safer high-energy-density batteries.
Stopping polysulfide shuttling in lithium–sulfur batteries
02 July, 2021Polysulfide shuttling involves the movement of sulfur-containing intermediates between the cathode and anode during the battery's chemical processes.
Powerhouse Batteries LiFEPO4 batteries
29 June, 2021Powerhouse Batteries' lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) range is designed to provide significant benefits over the traditional lead acid battery commonly used in many products utilising portable power or power backup requirements.
High-performance anode material for sodium-ion batteries
24 June, 2021The novel material can store 1.5 times more electricity than the graphite anode used in commercial lithium-ion batteries, and its performance does not degrade even after 200 cycles.
Powerhouse Batteries deep cycle lead acid batteries
23 June, 2021The Powerhouse range of deep cycle lead acid AGM batteries is designed for use in buggies, wheelchairs, forklifts and remote power applications.
Xerotech set to develop battery safety tech for ESA
07 June, 2021Xerotech announced that it will qualify one of its core proprietary battery safety technologies for space applications in conjunction with the European Space Agency.
