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.
Enhancing the cyclability of lithium-ion battery cathodes
09 May, 2024Researchers have found that the charge-recharge cycling of lithium-iron-oxide, a high-capacity cathode for lithium-ion batteries, can be improved by doping with readily available mineral elements.
Robotic lab enhances battery manufacturing
26 April, 2024 by Derek Smith, University of MichiganMixing unconventional ingredients in just the right order can make complex materials with fewer impurities. The robotic lab that tested the idea could be widely adopted.
Hybrid sodium-ion battery can be charged in a few minutes
25 April, 2024Researchers have unveiled a hybrid sodium-ion battery that charges in just a few seconds — and could be used in electric vehicles in the future.
Device gathers, stores electricity in remote settings
12 April, 2024 by Brian Maffly, University of UtahNew research shows the pyroelectrochemical cell, or PEC, harnesses changes in ambient temperature to self-charge, demonstrating its potential for Internet of Things applications.
Scientists unveil novel material for magnesium batteries
11 April, 2024Researchers have developed a cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries that could enable efficient charging and discharging at low temperatures.
New material discovered for safer solid-state Li-ion batteries
04 April, 2024Researchers have discovered a stable and highly conductive lithium-ion conductor for use as a solid electrolyte for solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
Enhancing the performance of all-solid-state batteries
21 March, 2024A team of researchers has enhanced the performance and durability of all-solid-state batteries by employing a novel lithium electrodeposition strategy.
