Strategy developed for 'self-healing' solar cells
27 June, 2024Researchers have developed a novel strategy to enhance the stability and performance of perovskite solar cells.
Novel method to get efficient, environmentally friendly lithium
27 June, 2024 by Sarah C.P. Williams, The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular EngineeringUChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering Assistant Professor Chong Liu has discovered the ideal particles for efficiently isolating lithium from seawater, ground water or other dilute sources of the mineral.
Electrified charcoal 'sponge' can soak up CO2 directly from the air
19 June, 2024Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed an economical and efficient method — similar to charging a battery — to create materials for CO2 capture.
Iron could be key to less expensive, greener Li-ion batteries
06 June, 2024 by Steve Lundeberg, Oregon State UniversityResearchers have demonstrated that iron, instead of cobalt and nickel, can be used as a cathode material in lithium-ion batteries.
Solid-state sodium-air batteries: a promising green energy source?
30 May, 2024Researchers have developed a high-efficiency, all-solid-state sodium-air battery that can reversibly utilise sodium and air without requiring special equipment.
Batteries: modelling tomorrow's materials today
30 May, 2024 by Dr Martin Heidelberger, Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyResearchers have used microstructure simulations to reveal the influence of elastic deformation on the charging behaviour of layered oxides used as cathodes in sodium-ion batteries.
Designing safer, higher-performance lithium batteries
24 May, 2024 by Holly Evarts, Columbia EngineeringColumbia Engineers have used nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to examine lithium metal batteries through a new lens — this could help them design new electrolytes and anode surfaces for high-performance batteries.
Eco-friendly battery for low-income countries
17 May, 2024 by Anders Törneholm, Linköping UniversityAble to be used more than 8000 times, this battery has an energy density that is comparable to lead-acid batteries.
A second life for batteries
16 May, 2024Discarded lithium-ion cells from electric cars could be re-used as stationary power storage units. Researchers at TU Graz have established the first indicators for a reliable assessment of their condition.
Low-energy process developed for high-performance solar cells
10 May, 2024 by Harrison Tasoff, UC Santa BarbaraResearchers from UC Santa Barbara have developed a process to make high-quality perovskite films at room temperature.
Enhancing the cyclability of lithium-ion battery cathodes
09 May, 2024Researchers have found that the charge-recharge cycling of lithium-iron-oxide, a high-capacity cathode for lithium-ion batteries, can be improved by doping with readily available mineral elements.
Cincon LFM300S AC-DC semi-potted power supply
01 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Glyn LtdThe Cincon LFM300S AC-DC semi-potted power supply is suitable for a range of applications and also features OCP, OVP and OTP full protection.
Robotic lab enhances battery manufacturing
26 April, 2024 by Derek Smith, University of MichiganMixing unconventional ingredients in just the right order can make complex materials with fewer impurities. The robotic lab that tested the idea could be widely adopted.
Hybrid sodium-ion battery can be charged in a few minutes
25 April, 2024Researchers have unveiled a hybrid sodium-ion battery that charges in just a few seconds — and could be used in electric vehicles in the future.
Novel material improves stability, efficiency of PSCs
17 April, 2024A team of chemists has developed a new material for perovskite solar cells that can be used as a hole transporting layer in both regular and inverted architecture solar cells.
