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Batteries that use a sodium-ion chemistry rather than the commonplace lithium-ion could offer a number of advantages, owing to the cheap and abundant nature of the element. Scientists at Washington State University have come up with a design billed as … Continue reading Extra salty sodium battery performs on par with lithium
We’ve recently been hearing a lot about solid state batteries, which have some definite advantages over their conventional counterparts. Although they’re still not quite ready for everyday use, a newly developed butter-like substance could help change … Continue reading “Battery butter” could give solid state batteries a much-needed boost
Lithium-ion batteries are the backbone of modern energy storage in consumer devices, but there are alternatives in the pipeline that could offer us considerable advantages moving forward. Among the candidates are lithium-sulfur batteries, which can hol… Continue reading Rare metalloid quadruples lifespan of lithium-sulfur batteries
Efforts to improve on today’s battery technology has scientists turning to all sorts of materials, and in some cases these might come from the eco-friendly end of the spectrum. A new technology out of Purdue University is a shining example of this, wit… Continue reading Microwaves convert plastic into key battery component in two minutes
Researchers out of the Chinese University of Hong Kong have used a water soluble polymer commonly found in skin cream as a stabilizing agent for an aqueous lithium-ion battery, keeping costs and toxicity low and creating a stable voltage for common usa… Continue reading Skin cream ingredient brings stability to aqueous Li-ion battery
Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a new type of experimental proton battery that’s built with entirely organic components, making it much more environmentally friendly than most. On top of that, it can also be charged in a matter of minu… Continue reading Experimental organic proton battery charges in minutes
Lithium-ion batteries power much of the modern world, so improvements in performance can benefit a wide range of devices. Scientists in Japan tinkering with battery components have come up with a new ingredient they say can offer greater safety and an … Continue reading High-voltage electrolyte gives lithium-ion batteries a boost
At 50 percent smaller by volume than a typical lithium-ion battery, Samsung’s prototype solid-state pouch cells could enable 500-mile electric car ranges and cycle lives over 1,000 charges in a much safer package.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, Scien… Continue reading Samsung reveals long-range, solid-state, EV battery prototype
Battery researchers place a lot of focus on making the devices safer, and scientists at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) are reporting a promising advance in this area. The team’s newly developed safety feature acts as a “spillway” in lith… Continue reading Modified battery separator acts as a “spillway” to prevent fires
Today’s lithium batteries consist of a cathode, an anode, and a liquid electrolyte that carries lithium ions back and forth between them as it charges and discharges. Lately, scientists have been looking into what more solid versions of an electrolyte … Continue reading Semi-solid “cupcake” electrolyte keeps lithium-sulfur battery ticking