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Among the promising experimental battery architectures scientists are exploring is one that uses pure lithium metal for the anode, rather than the mix of materials used in today’s lithium-ion devices. Scientists working in this area have now made a bre… Continue reading Weak electrolyte bonds keep lithium metal battery running in the cold
As a society in the USA and other parts of the world, we don’t give much thought to the twisting vines of civilization that entangle our skies and snake beneath our streets. The humming electrical lines on long poles that …read more
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When it comes to expanding the capabilities of today’s lithium-ion batteries, all kinds of alternative materials are on the table, from salt, to silicon, to microwaved plastics. Owing to its abundance, low cost and familiarity in battery systems, lead … Continue reading Lead-based anode for lithium batteries doubles energy storage capacity
One of the ways scientists hope to boost the performance of today’s lithium-ion batteries is by incorporating silicon into the design, which could boost their capacity by as much as 10 times. A research team in Japan has come up with a way of doing thi… Continue reading Silicon arches boost structural integrity of high-capacity batteries
The lithium-ion batteries that power much of the modern world may be our best solution currently, but scientists continue to experiment with their makeup in pursuit of devices that are safer and less environmentally costly (among other desirable attrib… Continue reading Green, saltwater-based battery leans on a new anode to go the distance
Australia has clearly been motivated by the huge success of the giant 150-megawatt Tesla battery built in South Australia in 2017. In November, neighboring state Victoria announced a 300-megawatt plant to go live at the end of this year, and now, a new project in New South Wales will dwarf both these projects combined.
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Continue reading Australia plans world’s biggest battery (again), at 1.2 gigawatts
Around 12 months ago we looked at an innovative prototype battery for electric vehicles that was highly promising on several fronts, including being able to be recharged in just 10 minutes for hundreds of miles of range. The researchers behind it have … Continue reading $3,500 EV battery prototype promises 200-mile range on a 10-minute charge
Around 12 months ago we looked at an innovative prototype battery for electric vehicles that was highly promising on several fronts, including being able to be recharged in just 10 minutes for hundreds of miles of range. The researchers behind it have … Continue reading $3,500 EV battery prototype promises 200-mile range on a 10-minute charge
As the engine room of so much of the modern world, there is an intense focus on boosting the performance of today’s batteries and researchers are exploring all kinds of avenues in pursuit of that aim. Whether it is crafting the world’s fastest electrod… Continue reading The biggest battery breakthroughs of 2020
Cobalt plays an important role in the performance of today’s lithium batteries, though mining the material means exposing workers to dangerous conditions and often degrades natural landscapes and water supplies. In an effort to assist the shift away fr… Continue reading Novel cathode ticks the boxes for a cobalt-free battery future