Novel approach to control ferroelectricity in perovskites
27 September, 2024Researchers have synthesised 4- and 5-layered versions of perovskite, discovering that the material switches its ferroelectric mechanism based on whether the layers are odd or even.
New cathode material for cheaper, efficient EV batteries
27 September, 2024Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have seen potential reductions in the use of critical raw materials by using ferric chloride as a new cathode material for solid-state batteries.
Batteries of the future charge ahead
20 September, 2024 by Flinders UniversityAs demand for lithium-ion batteries depletes reserves of raw materials, experts are seeking safer and more reliable alternatives for rechargeable batteries.
Dormant capacity reserve detected in Li-ion batteries
05 September, 2024Batteries undercut their theoretical capacity in practice, sometimes significantly. In a lithium iron phosphate cathode, researchers at TU Graz have now been able to observe exactly where the capacity loss occurs.
Solving the energy crisis: 5 battery technologies you should know about
05 September, 2024 by Aimee Sanders, Deakin UniversityThe Battery Research and Innovation Hub at Deakin University's Institute for Frontier Materials is researching alternative battery technologies, to reduce waste and re-use battery systems.
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.
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.
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'.
