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MIT engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots

29 August, 2024 by Anne Trafton, MIT News

These 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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 University

Researchers 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 Denmark

In 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, 2024

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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 University

Researchers 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, 2024

Researchers 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 Zurich

A 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 University

The 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: Emerson

The 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.


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