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.
Improving the performance of lithium–sulfur batteries
01 June, 2021Researchers have developed an innovative use of the nanomaterial boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT) to improve the performance of Li–S batteries.
Researchers improve stability in lithium–oxygen batteries
11 May, 2021UK researchers have been working with British company Johnson Matthey to create stable and practical electrolytes for lithium–oxygen (Li–O2) batteries.
Brisbane company to develop graphene aluminium-ion batteries
27 April, 2021The graphene aluminium-ion batteries are said to be faster-charging, more sustainable and longer-lived than lithium-ion batteries.
Calcium electrolyte could be used for batteries
15 April, 2021Scientists have developed a fluorine-free calcium (Ca) electrolyte based on a hydrogen (monocarborane) cluster that could potentially realise rechargeable Ca batteries.
Structural battery could enable 'massless' energy storage
07 April, 2021Swedish researchers have produced a structural battery that is claimed to perform 10 times better than all previous versions.
Copolymer binder extends Li-ion battery life
26 March, 2021The capacity of lithium-ion batteries decreases over time partly due to the degradation of the binder that protects the graphite anode.
