Accelerated electrode drying for cheaper battery production
17 September, 2020The EPIC project aims to accelerate the drying of high-quality electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, increasing the energy efficiency of this process.
Faster and faster, further and further
14 September, 2020Electric vehicle manufacturers are competing with shorter charging times and longer ranges — but this procedure is anything but beneficial for the service life of a vehicle.
Biomorphic batteries could provide more energy for robots
03 September, 2020Similar to how biological fat reserves store energy in animals, a new rechargeable zinc battery integrates into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy.
Solid ceramic electrolytes get tough
28 August, 2020US researchers have found a way to double the toughness of a ceramic material used to make solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
Promising anode material for future batteries
17 August, 2020The material can improve the energy density, power density, charging rate, safety and cycle life of batteries without requiring a decrease of the particle size.
EV smart charging trial announced
12 August, 2020The trial will help to demonstrate how the Australian electricity grid can successfully integrate higher numbers of electric vehicles while limiting network expansion.
Electric vehicle-to-grid trial coming to Canberra
20 July, 2020The Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services (REVS) project will see 51 Nissan LEAF EVs deployed across the ACT.
New design improves capacity of Li-ion batteries
03 July, 2020Scientists have designed a self-healing, protective layer in the battery that significantly slows down the electrolyte and silicon anode degradation process.
Extending the life cycle of lithium–sulfur batteries
02 July, 2020Researchers have stabilised one of the most challenging parts of lithium–sulfur batteries, bringing the technology closer to becoming commercially viable.
Improving efficiency in the batteries of the future
23 June, 2020Australian and Indian researchers have shown how to improve sulfur utilisation in the batteries of the future, which would make them more efficient.
Silica cathode enables long-lasting lithium–sulfur batteries
09 June, 2020With the development of a novel silica-based cathode, scientists have realised lithium–sulfur batteries that can last for over 2000 charge/discharge cycles.
Eco-friendly electrolyte for aqueous Li-ion batteries
30 April, 2020The electrolyte is said to be cheap, non-flammable, eco-friendly and less toxic than other alternatives, yet creates stable voltage for common use.
Higher voltage and safer operation for Li-ion batteries
01 April, 2020Researchers have improved the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries, increasing not only the battery's voltage delivery but also its ability to suppress dangerous conditions.
Safety feature to stop lithium batteries catching on fire
19 March, 2020Researchers made a tweak to the part of the battery called the separator, so that it slows down the flow of energy (and thus heat) that builds up inside the battery when it short circuits.
Organic molecules could enable more sustainable batteries
18 March, 2020Organic electrode materials are considered to be extremely promising materials for sustainable batteries with high power capabilities.
