MIT engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots
29 August, 2024 by Anne Trafton, MIT NewsThese zinc-air batteries, smaller than a grain of sand, could help miniscule robots sense and respond to their environment.
New cathode material boosts lifecycle of solid lithium batteries
29 August, 2024Researchers have developed a new cathode material that can increase the lifecycle of of all-solid-state lithium batteries, thereby improving their commercial viability.
A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles
23 August, 2024Researchers have developed a new method to study and understand how fuel cell parts wear out over time, in order to enhance their durability.
'Printable' perovskite solar cells achieve 26% PCE
14 August, 2024Researchers have developed printable perovskite solar cells that offer higher efficiency and stability and a minimal carbon footprint.
Stacking molecules like plates boosts solar cell efficiency
13 August, 2024Researchers have manipulated how light-absorbing molecules fit together to improve the performance of optoelectronic devices, such as solar cells.
Scientists discover new way to boost solar cell efficiency
09 August, 2024Researchers have developed a new molecular treatment that enhances the efficiency and durability of perovskite solar cells.
Researchers develop innovative battery recycling method
02 August, 2024 by Marcy de Luna, Rice UniversityResearchers have developed a method to extract purified active materials from battery waste, to facilitate the recycling of valuable battery materials.
Next-gen super battery for electric cars is made of rock
31 July, 2024 by Katrine Damkjær, Technical University of DenmarkIn 10 years, solid-state batteries made from rock silicates will be an environmentally friendly, more efficient and safer alternative to the lithium-ion batteries we use today. Researchers at DTU have patented a new superionic material based on potassium silicate — a mineral that can be extracted from ordinary rocks.
Researchers create safe, long-lasting, high-temp battery
24 July, 2024Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries using microcrack-free polymer electrolytes, which extend the lifespan and enhance the safety of the batteries at high temperatures.
Passivation approach boosts stability of perovskite solar cells
24 July, 2024Researchers have developed a strategy to enhance the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells through a mechanism described as 'self-healing'.
Researchers advance recycling for solid-state lithium batteries
18 July, 2024 by Mariah Lucas, Penn State UniversityResearchers from Penn State University have reconfigured the design of solid-state lithium batteries so that all of their components can be recycled efficiently.
Single-crystal cathodes make lithium batteries more durable
16 July, 2024Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology have unveiled a microstructure design guide to enhance the durability of lithium secondary batteries.
Innovative battery design: more energy and less environmental impact
15 July, 2024 by Deborah Kyburz, ETH ZurichA new electrolyte design for lithium metal batteries could significantly boost the range of electric vehicles.
Lithium-ion batteries a growing source of pollution
10 July, 2024 by Allen Ramsey, Texas Tech UniversityThe use of certain substances in the batteries is polluting air and water, according to a peer-reviewed study.
Emerson SolaHD S4KD uninterruptible power supplies
10 July, 2024 | Supplied by: EmersonThe Emerson SolaHD S4KD uninterruptible power supplies feature a rugged metal housing and a hardwired connection, providing power for automation, microprocessor/PC-based hardware, networking and other systems.