Key improvement to lithium-oxygen batteries revealed
21 November, 2023Researchers have developed a porous carbon sheet called a graphene mesosponge sheet that improves the energy density and cycle stability of lithium-oxygen batteries.
Shaping hard carbon electrodes for next-gen batteries
15 November, 2023Scientists have used inorganic zinc-based compounds to improve the capacity of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries.
Soap-inspired electrolyte for designing longer-lasting batteries
14 November, 2023Researchers have found that a promising electrolyte for designing longer lasting lithium batteries has complex nanostructures that act like micelle structures do in soaped water.
Monolithically integrated photo battery achieves high voltage
09 November, 2023Scientists have developed a solar-powered energy storage system that can reportedly achieve the high voltage levels required for applications in Internet of Things environments.
Introducing next-gen magnesium-ion batteries
02 November, 2023Researchers have developed a next-generation quasi-solid-state magnesium-ion battery that addresses the limits of material scarcity and safety concerns.
Edible rechargeable battery among TIME's list of Best Innovations
27 October, 2023A totally edible and rechargeable battery developed by the Italian Institute of Technology has been nominated on TIME's 2023 list of Best Innovations.
A sinter-free future for solid-state batteries?
26 October, 2023Researchers have developed a sinter-free method for the efficient, low-temperature synthesis of a liquid ceramic that could be suitable for a new generation of solid-state batteries.
Environmentally friendly recipe for EV battery recycling
19 October, 2023Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly recycling method that can recover 100% of aluminium and 98% of lithium used in electric vehicle batteries.
Innovative battery tech achieves minimal voltage decay
06 October, 2023Researchers have used lithium- and manganese-rich cathode materials to address the issue of voltage decay in lithium-ion batteries.
The potential of potassium-ion batteries for a greener future
22 September, 2023Researchers from the Tokyo University of Science have conducted experiments on aqueous potassium-ion batteries to gain insights into solid-electrolyte interphases.
Consortium to make batteries for electric vehicles more sustainable
13 September, 2023 by Theresa Duque, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryLithium-ion batteries could get a significant boost in energy density from disordered rock salt (DRX), a versatile battery material that can be made with almost any transition metal instead of nickel and cobalt.
Enhancing batteries and fuel cells with dispersibility estimation
05 September, 2023Researchers have developed a new approach to evaluate the dispersibility of carbon slurries, a key factor in the production of battery electrodes.
True shape of lithium revealed
01 September, 2023 by Wayne Lewis, UCLAFundamental discovery and new technique could lead to better, safer rechargeable batteries.
Suppressing lithium plating in batteries for fast-charging EVs
31 August, 2023A new way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle (EV) batteries could lead to faster charging times, according to researchers from the UK.
Framework developed to guide electrolyte design for batteries
30 August, 2023Researchers have developed a framework that can guide the design of electrolytes for advanced batteries.