Next-gen super battery for electric cars is made of rock
31 July, 2024 by Katrine Damkjær, Technical University of DenmarkIn 10 years, solid-state batteries made from rock silicates will be an environmentally friendly, more efficient and safer alternative to the lithium-ion batteries we use today. Researchers at DTU have patented a new superionic material based on potassium silicate — a mineral that can be extracted from ordinary rocks.
Researchers create safe, long-lasting, high-temp battery
24 July, 2024Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries using microcrack-free polymer electrolytes, which extend the lifespan and enhance the safety of the batteries at high temperatures.
Researchers advance recycling for solid-state lithium batteries
18 July, 2024 by Mariah Lucas, Penn State UniversityResearchers from Penn State University have reconfigured the design of solid-state lithium batteries so that all of their components can be recycled efficiently.
Single-crystal cathodes make lithium batteries more durable
16 July, 2024Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology have unveiled a microstructure design guide to enhance the durability of lithium secondary batteries.
Innovative battery design: more energy and less environmental impact
15 July, 2024 by Deborah Kyburz, ETH ZurichA new electrolyte design for lithium metal batteries could significantly boost the range of electric vehicles.
Lithium-ion batteries a growing source of pollution
10 July, 2024 by Allen Ramsey, Texas Tech UniversityThe use of certain substances in the batteries is polluting air and water, according to a peer-reviewed study.
Novel method to get efficient, environmentally friendly lithium
27 June, 2024 by Sarah C.P. Williams, The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular EngineeringUChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Assistant Professor Chong Liu has discovered the ideal particles for efficiently isolating lithium from seawater, ground water or other dilute sources of the mineral.
Electrified charcoal 'sponge' can soak up CO2 directly from the air
19 June, 2024Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed an economical and efficient method — similar to charging a battery — to create materials for CO2 capture.
Iron could be key to less expensive, greener Li-ion batteries
06 June, 2024 by Steve Lundeberg, Oregon State UniversityResearchers have demonstrated that iron, instead of cobalt and nickel, can be used as a cathode material in lithium-ion batteries.
Power electronics for EV chargers
01 June, 2024Power electronics are a key technology for the mobility of the future based on hybrid and all electric powered vehicles.
Batteries: modelling tomorrow's materials today
30 May, 2024 by Dr Martin Heidelberger, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyResearchers have used microstructure simulations to reveal the influence of elastic deformation on the charging behaviour of layered oxides used as cathodes in sodium-ion batteries.
Solid-state sodium-air batteries: a promising green energy source?
30 May, 2024Researchers have developed a high-efficiency, all-solid-state sodium-air battery that can reversibly utilise sodium and air without requiring special equipment.
Designing safer, higher-performance lithium batteries
24 May, 2024 by Holly Evarts, Columbia EngineeringColumbia Engineers have used nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to examine lithium metal batteries through a new lens — this could help them design new electrolytes and anode surfaces for high-performance batteries.
Eco-friendly battery for low-income countries
17 May, 2024 by Anders Törneholm, Linköping UniversityAble to be used more than 8000 times, this battery has an energy density that is comparable to lead-acid batteries.
A second life for batteries
16 May, 2024Discarded lithium-ion cells from electric cars could be re-used as stationary power storage units. Researchers at TU Graz have established the first indicators for a reliable assessment of their condition.
