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.
Efficient and stable solar cells can now be mass produced
10 July, 2024Scientists have developed efficient, printable and stable perovskite solar cells that can be mass produced with a daily output of up to 1000 solar panels.
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.
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.
Moving beyond the 80-year-old solar cell equation
04 July, 2024Physicists have developed a new analytical model that improves the understanding and efficiency of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) devices.
Schneider Electric APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming
03 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricThe Schneider Electric APC Back-UPS Pro Gaming uninterruptible power supply features a battery backup to protect systems from power disruptions.
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.
