One ring to charge them all
21 March, 2022Researchers have developed a wireless charging system that can charge devices placed anywhere within a ring around it.
Interlayer improves lithium–sulfur batteries
01 March, 2022The lithium–sulfur battery interlayer promotes exceptionally fast lithium transfer, while also improving the performance and lifetime of the batteries.
Electrolyte breakthrough improves sodium battery performance
16 February, 2022Researchers have created a suitable solid electrolyte for use with sodium batteries, a less dangerous and more durable alternative to lithium.
StoreDot tech extends the life of EV batteries
01 February, 2022The technology is designed to ensure that there is minimal drop-off in performance even as the battery ages beyond its useful EV life.
Rubber electrolytes key to long-lasting EV batteries
27 January, 2022In order for electric vehicles to become mainstream, they need cost-effective, safe, long-lasting batteries that won't explode during use or harm the environment.
Anode material allows for fast-charging Li-ion batteries
14 January, 2022The proposed anode material proved suitable for fast charging, thanks to its enhanced lithium-ion kinetics.
Biodegradable batteries made out of paper
10 January, 2022The batteries are made up of electrodes screen-printed onto both sides of a piece of cellulose paper that has been reinforced with hydrogel.
Stretchable, washable batteries designed for wearables
17 December, 2021The battery works even when twisted or stretched to twice its normal length, or after being tossed in the laundry.
Simultaneous coating and drying for fast electrode production
17 November, 2021Drying times can be reduced to less than 20 seconds, which corresponds to half down to one-third of the usual production time, without capacity losses.
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.
