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Laser Anode Patterning Leads to More Sustainable, Higher Performance Batteries

Laser Anode Patterning Leads to More Sustainable, Higher Performance Batteries

A breakthrough from the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in the way batteries are manufactured holds promise for lithium-ion batteries. 


tech insights Apr 20, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Gassing Voltage in Battery Charging: Mitigation Strategies

Gassing Voltage in Battery Charging: Mitigation Strategies

This article discusses what gassing voltage is, how it affects battery health, and methods of preventing and mitigating it.


Purdue Researchers Improve Electrolyte Stability in Lithium-metal Batteries

Purdue Researchers Improve Electrolyte Stability in Lithium-metal Batteries

A team from Purdue University has published research showing how a low-concentration, ether-based electrolyte can enhance stability and extend…


Oxygen-ion Battery for Large-scale Grid Storage

Oxygen-ion Battery for Large-scale Grid Storage

A solid-state ceramic battery using oxygen as a charge carrier could be a viable solution for large-scale electrical storage for power grids. 


DOE, Stellantis Prepare Next-gen Battery Engineers

DOE, Stellantis Prepare Next-gen Battery Engineers

The industry needs a broader, more skilled battery engineering workforce. A new challenge sponsored by the U.S. government hopes to prepare the…


tech insights Apr 06, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Anode Breakthroughs Pave the Way for Future Battery Technology

Anode Breakthroughs Pave the Way for Future Battery Technology

The industry has recently honed in on the anode to improve battery performance. This article examines recent developments in the battery technology…


tech insights Apr 05, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Observing Lithium Dendrites in Real-time With Battery Imaging

Observing Lithium Dendrites in Real-time With Battery Imaging

Researchers investigate dendrite formation in lithium metal batteries during cycling and uncover their behavior.


Importance of Lithium Battery Recycling Confirmed by DOE Grant

Importance of Lithium Battery Recycling Confirmed by DOE Grant

Many devices with rechargeable batteries—smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric toothbrushes—have lithium-ion batteries inside. With…


News Apr 03, 2023 by Shannon Flynn
Researchers Develop Conductive Polymer Coating to Extend EV Battery Life

Researchers Develop Conductive Polymer Coating to Extend EV Battery Life

Researchers from California’s Berkeley Lab unveil a new polymer coating to improve the performance and lifecycle of lithium-ion batteries for…


Studies Shed Light on Advances in Solid-state Battery Tech

Studies Shed Light on Advances in Solid-state Battery Tech

Two studies explore innovative approaches to improve the performance and lifecycle of solid-state batteries, which could revolutionize energy…


Nevada Lithium Mine Moves Ahead After Legal Challenge

Nevada Lithium Mine Moves Ahead After Legal Challenge

A mining project with the United States’ largest known lithium deposit recently commenced construction after a federal judge blocked a legal…


News Mar 26, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Qnovo Lands Battery Management System Integration With NXP

Qnovo Lands Battery Management System Integration With NXP

NXP Semiconductor will add Qnovo’s optimization software to its battery management system and onboard charging hardware. 


News Mar 25, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Purdue Examines Next-gen Solid-state Battery Concept

Purdue Examines Next-gen Solid-state Battery Concept

Researchers are working to adapt low-cost organic cathode materials and solid-state polymer electrolytes to create a safer next-generation battery…


Zinc-based Batteries: A Better Alternative to Li-ion?

Zinc-based Batteries: A Better Alternative to Li-ion?

Lithium-ion batteries may be the go-to for electronic devices and electric vehicles, but their reactivity and environmental hazards have scientists…


Redwood Materials Recycles 500K Pounds of EV Batteries

Redwood Materials Recycles 500K Pounds of EV Batteries

Nevada-based battery recycling company Redwood Materials recently disclosed the results of its pilot program in California. 


News Mar 22, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
Unico Launches Multi-Channel Battery Testing Platform

Unico Launches Multi-Channel Battery Testing Platform

Unico’s newly launched Quantum Drive Platform aims to help electric vehicle battery companies develop and validate their products faster and with…


6 Battery Technologies to Watch

6 Battery Technologies to Watch

New battery chemistries and configurations and innovative manufacturing techniques will help move the energy storage field forward.


Flow Battery Uses Organic Charge Storage Molecules for Long-duration Grid Storage

Flow Battery Uses Organic Charge Storage Molecules for Long-duration Grid Storage

​​​​​​​XL Batteries, Inc. closes $10 million in seed funding for low-cost, scalable flow battery technology based on non-corrosive…


News Mar 14, 2023 by Mike Falter
Circular Economy Insights: Lithium-ion Battery Recycling

Circular Economy Insights: Lithium-ion Battery Recycling

A new report charts lithium-ion battery recycling projects, as well as public and private interest in reusing electric vehicle batteries. 


Tevva Inks Lithium-ion Battery Management Partnership for its Electric Trucks

Tevva Inks Lithium-ion Battery Management Partnership for its Electric Trucks

British electric truck maker Tevva and Texas-based battery recycling provider Ecobat recently announced a partnership to repair and repurpose used…


News Mar 07, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell