Latest Battery Materials Articles

NXP Controller Targets Battery Temperature, Safety

NXP’s battery cell controller offers improved battery monitoring across a range of temperatures and voltages. This article examines why EV…

Examining the Impact of Falling EV Battery Prices

Electric vehicle battery prices are predicted to fall by 40 percent, but what does it mean for the industry?

Pioneering Advances in Solid-State Electrolytes

Two separate studies of electrolyte materials have resulted in breakthroughs in the development of solid-state batteries.

Breakthroughs in Battery Longevity, Performance and Safety

Recent research in battery technology and materials could lead to more efficient, longer-lasting electric vehicle and storage batteries.

Solid-State Batteries Get a Boost From Semiconductor Manufacturing Techniques

Researchers turn to methods used in the semiconductor industry to solve long-standing challenges facing solid-state electrolytes.

LG Chem Fights Thermal Runaway with Flame Retardant Material

The new material from LG Chem delays thermal runaway by up to 20 minutes, even at 1,500°C. This article examines statistics quantifying the…

Innovative Materials Promise Advances in Li-Ion Batteries

From academia to industry, battery materials are seeing major developments across the board. This article discusses cathode research, the expansion…

Startup Attains Extreme-Fast EV Charging Without Cell Degradation

Cycle tests yield a significant milestone for StoreDot’s extreme fast-charging electric vehicle battery cells.

Can Chicken Eggshells Replace Graphite in Li-Ion Battery Electrodes?

One challenge to making lithium-ion batteries safe, cost-effective, and high-performance is perfecting the components. A recent study found the…

Tesla Lithium Extraction Facility Opening Mid-2024 in Texas

Tesla’s lithium refinery plant on the Texas Gulf Coast is ahead of schedule and should begin production by mid-2024.

Will China’s Limits on Graphite Hurt Li-ion Production?

China's plan to limit graphite exports has far-reaching effects on electric vehicles and efforts to transition to renewable energy.

Fuel Gauging Part III: Using the Equivalent Circuit Model

Iron Phosphate: A Key Material of the Lithium-Ion Battery Future

LFP batteries will play a significant role in EVs and energy storage—if bottlenecks in phosphate refining can be solved.

Consortium Gets £2.7M To Develop Solid-State EV Batteries

Solid-state battery technology developer Ilika will lead an industry consortium funded with £2.7 million from the UK Automotive Transformation…

Examining Alternative Battery Models—Part II

Studies Explore Mechanics, Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Two studies into solid-state batteries promise improvements in solid-state battery mechanics and eco-friendly materials, potentially making…

How Is the Industry Grappling With EV Battery Waste?

As concerns over EV battery waste become more prominent, more and more organizations are exploring new approaches.

Next-Gen EV Batteries: Toyota Plans Lithium-Ion Improvements

Toyota is developing lithium-ion battery technology to electrify all its vehicles for faster charging and more miles. The first next-gen batteries…