New cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries
16 February, 2023Scientists have discovered the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode for better cyclability and high battery capacity.
Researchers develop bilayer electrodes for Li-ion batteries
06 February, 2023Researchers have created a Li-ion battery using bilayer electrodes that is expected to improve the performance and lifespan of electric vehicles and electronic devices.
Using soundwaves to extend battery life
01 February, 2023Engineers from RMIT University are experimenting with an innovation that uses high-frequency soundwaves and the nanomaterial MXene to extend the lifespan of mobile phone batteries.
Metal-free batteries raise hope for more sustainable and economical grids
16 January, 2023Ammonium-ion electrolytes could help create ecofriendly and sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, particularly for grid storage.
Nordic Semiconductor nPM1300 multi-function PMIC
16 January, 2023The Nordic Semiconductor nPM1300 multi-function Power Management IC (PMIC) is designed to support longer run times and efficient battery charging.
Engineers solve a mystery on the path to smaller, lighter batteries
16 January, 2023 by David Chandler, MIT News OfficeBranchlike metallic filaments can sap the power of solid-state lithium batteries. A new study explains how they form and how to divert them.
Helping lithium–sulfur batteries reach their full potential
12 January, 2023Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have created a redox-active interlayer within lithium–sulfur batteries that enhances their energy storage capacity.
Scientists develop long-life electrode for solid-state batteries
14 December, 2022Scientists from Australia and Japan have developed a positive electrode material that does not degrade after repeated charge cycles, for the manufacture of durable solid-state batteries.
High energy X-rays pave the way for better EV batteries
13 December, 2022Scientists have used high energy X-rays to study the solid-electrolyte interphase, a chemical layer in batteries that is key to stabilising lithium metal anodes.
Manufacturing better, cheaper cathodes for Li-ion batteries
08 December, 2022Researchers have developed a hydrothermal synthesis method that makes a cobalt-free cathode with more uniform particles for lithium-ion batteries.
Li-ion battery safety warning issued ahead of Christmas
08 December, 2022Consumer Protection WA has urged consumers to think twice when buying or receiving a Li-ion battery powered gift this Christmas.
Turning waste paper into Li-ion battery parts
01 December, 2022Researchers from NTU Singapore have used carbonisation to convert waste paper into a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries.
Tech puts the brakes on Li-ion batteries to stop fires
17 November, 2022When overheated, Li-ion batteries can catch fire due to the large amounts of energy they store; now, researchers have developed technology that can quickly shut down Li-ion batteries.
Electrolyte designed for lithium-metal anodes in Li-metal batteries
16 November, 2022Scientists have designed an electrolyte for lithium-metal anodes for use in lithium-metal batteries that could have applications in metal battery systems that provide sustainable energy.
Communication signal developed from environmentally friendly battery
07 November, 2022The NTT has produced a combined battery and a circuit composed of environmentally friendly materials, free of scarce elements and hazardous substances.
