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Creating silicon-based photovoltaics at room temperature

11 April, 2023

Researchers at Kyoto University have fabricated solar cells from silicon wafers under only ambient temperatures and pressure conditions.


Battery tech boosts EV driving range

05 April, 2023

A team of researchers have developed a layering-charged polymer-based stable high capacity anode material that could extend electric vehicle driving ranges.


Manufacturing solid-state batteries with isostatic pressing

04 April, 2023

Researchers have recommended that the solid-state battery manufacturing industry focus on isostatic pressing, which could make battery production easier and faster.


Introducing the oxygen-ion battery

29 March, 2023

Researchers from Austria have designed an oxygen-ion battery that is reportedly greener, longer-lasting and less flammable than the near-ubiquitous lithium-ion battery.


A new generation of safe, energy-efficient lithium batteries

21 March, 2023

A team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong has found a series of anionic network solid electrolytes that could be an integral part of a new lithium battery.


Technique reveals internal structure of rechargeable batteries

16 March, 2023

Researchers have developed a technique to observe the 3D internal structure of rechargeable batteries, opening up a range of new areas for the technique including energy storage.


Smart supercapacitor designed to harvest, store solar energy

08 March, 2023

Researchers have designed a smart supercapacitor using vanadium pentoxide and zinc oxide that simultaneously harvests energy from sunlight and stores it.


Speeding up charging capability for Li-ion batteries

08 March, 2023

Researchers have shown that inherent lithium ions in bioderived borate polymer can enhance 'extreme fast-charging' capability in graphite anodes.


INGUN HSS-667 battery probe

07 March, 2023 | Supplied by: Redback Test Services

The INGUN HSS-667 battery probe features an aggressive, active tip style to penetrate oxidised layers.


Protecting perovskites in space

24 February, 2023 by National Renewable Energy Laboratory

A thin, lightweight layer has been developed to provide a radiation barrier for perovskites in space, and protection from elements on earth.


Big iron flow battery powering energy storage solutions in Qld

22 February, 2023

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology have commissioned what is reportedly the biggest large-scale iron flow battery outside of the United States.


Harvesting solar energy using self-assembled nanoparticles

22 February, 2023

Researchers have developed an efficient and flexible solar energy harvesting design based on self-assembled nanoparticles.


Topological waveguide reduces energy consumption in electronics

21 February, 2023

Researchers have developed an acoustic waveguide based on topology that could lead to reduced energy consumption in electronic devices.


Research: Halide perovskite solar cells are unstable

17 February, 2023

Researchers have found that highly efficient halide perovskite solar cells are far less stable than previously thought due to thermal instability in the cell's interface layers.


New cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries

16 February, 2023

Scientists have discovered the optimal composition for a magnesium secondary battery cathode for better cyclability and high battery capacity.


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