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As part of their research into next-generation battery technology, scientists at University of California, San Diego are exploring designs that can function at extreme temperatures, and they’re beginning to make some significant inroads. In their lates… Continue reading New energy-dense lithium-sulfur battery works at extreme temperatures
Lithium-sulfur batteries are a hugely promising energy storage solution with the type of density that could see smartphones run for five days, and scientists continue to make exciting advances that bring them closer to commercial reality. The latest co… Continue reading Porous battery layer pulls once-a-week EV charging a step closer
As electric vehicles continue to grow in popularity, scientists see great potential in lithium-sulfur batteries as a more environmentally friendly way to power them. This is because they don’t rely on the same expensive and difficult-to-source raw mate… Continue reading Rare form of sulfur offers a key to triple-capacity EV batteries
With the capacity to store up to five times the energy of today’s lithium-ion solutions, researchers have a keen interest in lithium-sulfur batteries, and a team at the University of Michigan has taken a step toward realizing their real-world potential… Continue reading Kevlar fibers fortify lithium-sulfur battery with 5x capacity of Li-ion
Among the many exciting chemistries being pursued for next-generation batteries, lithium-sulfur is one with significant potential, owing to its ability to store up to five times as much energy as today’s lithium-ion solutions. Scientists in Australia h… Continue reading Sugar-doped lithium sulfur battery promises up to 5 times the capacity
With the type of energy density that could see smartphones run for five days or electric planes fly twice as far, lithium-sulfur batteries hold tremendous potential, but inherent instabilities are a key roadblock to their widespread adoption. Scientist… Continue reading Next-gen battery for long-range EVs uses a novel sponge to avoid failure
Scientists in South Korea have made a breakthrough in battery research that could help us bust through a key bottleneck in energy storage. The team’s advance overcomes a technical issue that has held back highly promising lithium-metal battery architec… Continue reading Ultra-thin lithium offers a solid platform for high-capacity batteries
British company Oxis says it’s developed safe, high-density lithium-sulfur battery chemistry and will supply Texas Aircraft Manufacturing with a 90-kWh, next-gen battery pack to power the eColt, an electric aircraft with a two hour, 230-mile range.Cont… Continue reading Super-dense lithium-sulfur battery gives electric plane a 230-mile range
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
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