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Researchers Pinpoint Ideal Salt Concentration for Water-Based Zinc Batteries

Researchers Pinpoint Ideal Salt Concentration for Water-Based Zinc Batteries

A new study unveils the ideal electrolyte solution to ensure the greatest balance of performance and reliability.


tech insights May 19, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Advances in Seawater Batteries for Energy Storage

Advances in Seawater Batteries for Energy Storage

Seawater batteries are gaining attention as a potentially cost-effective, safe energy storage system solution.


Cornell Researchers Use X-Rays to Unveil Transient Defects in Sodium-Ion Batteries

Cornell Researchers Use X-Rays to Unveil Transient Defects in Sodium-Ion Batteries

A new study from Cornell hopes to provide greater insight into battery design and performance. This article examines the intercalation process for…


tech insights May 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz
Lithium Recovery Technique Could Help Meet Europe’s Raw Material Demand

Lithium Recovery Technique Could Help Meet Europe’s Raw Material Demand

A lithium-ion sieve developed by German researchers can be used to recover lithium from regional geothermal waters in Europe. 


Growing Lithium Needs Causing International Tension

Growing Lithium Needs Causing International Tension

Chile nationalizes its lithium production while the rest of the world depends on China to obtain the key element to current and future battery…


Understanding Performance Limiting in Solid-State Batteries

Understanding Performance Limiting in Solid-State Batteries

Researchers clarify the role of space-charge layers in limiting the performance of solid-state batteries.


Comparing the Cost of Chemistries for Flow Batteries

Comparing the Cost of Chemistries for Flow Batteries

Researchers from MIT have demonstrated a techno-economic framework to compare the levelized cost of storage in redox flow batteries with…


Tesla Kicks Off Future of LFP Batteries in EVs

Tesla Kicks Off Future of LFP Batteries in EVs

Despite some disadvantages, lithium iron phosphate batteries are becoming a growing part of the EV market.


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
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…


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.


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…


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…


Nano Researchers Grow Ingredients for Faster Lithium-metal Batteries

Nano Researchers Grow Ingredients for Faster Lithium-metal Batteries

A recent study highlights a novel process for growing single-crystalline seeds on lithiophobic substrates. 


Sweden Discovers Largest Rare Earth Element Deposit in Europe

Sweden Discovers Largest Rare Earth Element Deposit in Europe

​​​​​​​The recent discovery of Europe's largest deposit of rare earth elements could help move electrification forward. 


Promising Electrodes for Long-lasting Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Promising Electrodes for Long-lasting Lithium-sulfur Batteries

Researchers explore different material combinations for long-lasting, high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries.


Could a New Lithium-sulfur Battery Change the Future of Electrification?

Could a New Lithium-sulfur Battery Change the Future of Electrification?

Investigators from the Argonne National Laboratory unveil their latest work on developing a redox-active interlayer-based lithium-sulfur battery.


CaSino: Could Researchers Hit the Jackpot With Calcium-based Alternative to Li-ion Batteries?

CaSino: Could Researchers Hit the Jackpot With Calcium-based Alternative to Li-ion Batteries?

A collaborative battery project, “CaSino,” endeavors to assess the potential use of calcium-sulfur batteries in place of lithium-ion batteries…