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.
Panasonic S Series lithium-ion battery for power tools
22 November, 2013Panasonic Australia has released a range of power tools featuring the S Series long-lasting 4.2 Ah lithium-ion battery. The battery offers up to 27% more working capacity per charge compared to Panasonic's 3.3 Ah battery and is built for heavy use, long runtimes between charges and a long life cycle. It features protection against overheating and other damage.
Scientists develop self-healing battery using stretchy polymer
19 November, 2013 by Glennda ChuiStanford and SLAC researchers have developed a self-healing battery electrode that could be used in electric cars, mobile phones and other devices.
Wireless power transfer technology wins top science prize
19 November, 2013Two professors from The University of Auckland have bagged a top science prize for their wireless or inductive power transfer technology (IPT).
Inexpensive material boosts Li-Ion battery capacity
30 October, 2013Researchers at the A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Singapore, and Fudan University, China, have developed electrode material that is suitable for large-scale manufacturing and can store higher charge densities than the conventional electrodes used in lithium-ion batteries.
