New way to turn waste heat to energy
23 May, 2014Researchers at Stanford and MIT have found a new alternative for low-temperature waste-heat conversion into electricity - that is, in cases where temperature differences are less than 100°C.
New lithium battery created
22 May, 2014A team at Tohoku University in Japan has created a new type of lithium-ion conductor for future batteries that could be the basis for a new generation of solid-state batteries.
Liberating devices from power cords
21 May, 2014 by David SalisburyUS researchers have developed a supercapacitor that stores electricity by assembling electrically charged ions on the surface of a porous material, instead of storing it in chemical reactions the way batteries do.
Energy device for bendable gadgets
09 May, 2014Scientists have developed a new device that's said to be far thinner than paper, can flex and bend, and can store enough energy to provide critical backup power for portable electronics.
New chemistry for longer-lived batteries
28 April, 2014US researchers have developed a new design mechanism that could allow batteries to last 30-50 years.
Li-S batteries for electric vehicles
17 April, 2014PNNL researchers have packed lithium-sulfur batteries with a unique powdery nanomaterial that helps them last longer.
How electrodes charge and discharge
04 April, 2014 by David L Chandler, MIT News OfficeA team at MIT has figured out a way to measure the electrochemical reactions inside the porous electrodes of batteries and fuel cells.
A breathing battery
19 March, 2014Most electrical vehicles won't take you farther than 160 km on one charge. Japanese researchers are working towards increasing the range to 480 km or more with the help of a breathing battery that could one day replace the lithium-ion technology of today's EVs.
Smart EV charging
10 March, 2014Researchers are incorporating a mix of renewables into the design of a smart grid for Germany's largest charging station where up to 30 electric cars can be recharged at a time.
Magellan Power iMCRII battery charger
07 February, 2014The iMCRII is an improved version of the MCRII battery charger from Magellan Power. Rugged, industrial and built for the harsh Australian climate, the MCRII can be customised to fit the requirements of a variety of projects. The iMCRII comes in a compact, modular form. The single plug-in module can be easily removed and sent back for serviceability.
Chewing gum-like material improves Li-Ion batteries
06 February, 2014Washington State University researchers have developed a chewing gum-like battery material that could dramatically improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries.
Composite paper leads to breakthrough in rechargeable batteries
31 January, 2014A Kansas State University engineer has developed a composite paper that can be used as a negative electrode in sodium-ion batteries.
Proton flow battery advances hydrogen power
24 January, 2014RMIT University researchers have developed a concept battery by combining the best aspects of hydrogen fuel cells and battery-based electrical power.
New hybrid anode could quadruple battery life
21 January, 2014 by Frances White, PNNLA hybrid anode made of graphite and lithium is expected to quadruple the life span of lithium-sulfur batteries.
In search of long-lasting and inexpensive batteries
08 January, 2014Researchers at the US Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a way to microscopically view battery electrodes while they are bathed in wet electrolytes, mimicking realistic conditions inside actual batteries.
