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Research Explores Safer Battery Energy Storage System Options

Research Explores Safer Battery Energy Storage System Options

Three studies promise safer, more sustainable, and higher-performance alternatives to today’s lithium-ion battery technology.


tech insights Oct 15, 2025 by Luke James
3 Advances in Solar Desalination, Electrolytes, and Perovskite

3 Advances in Solar Desalination, Electrolytes, and Perovskite

From universal electrolytes to solar-powered desalination and defect-resistant photovoltaics, researchers push the boundaries of sustainable energy…


tech insights Oct 01, 2025 by Luke James
3 Battery Breakthroughs Tackle Performance and Sustainability

3 Battery Breakthroughs Tackle Performance and Sustainability

Japanese researchers have created materials for lithium-air, lithium-ion, and aqueous batteries that promise cleaner, faster, and more recyclable…


tech insights Sep 24, 2025 by Luke James
Pushing Boundaries in Batteries, Hydrogen and Solar Materials

Pushing Boundaries in Batteries, Hydrogen and Solar Materials

New research in battery disassembly, hydrogen storage, and perovskite engineering reveals scalable, low-impact solutions for future electrification…


tech insights Sep 15, 2025 by Luke James
AI Creates Better-Performing Batteries at the Atomic Scale

AI Creates Better-Performing Batteries at the Atomic Scale

Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Michigan have collaborated to use AI, machine learning, and supercomputers to evaluate potential…


Salty ‘Water Glue’ Helps Aqueous Batteries Live Longer

Salty ‘Water Glue’ Helps Aqueous Batteries Live Longer

Researchers found that sulfate salts in aqueous batteries could create safer, more stable energy storage.


Aluminum Contamination Blocks Efficient Battery Recycling

Aluminum Contamination Blocks Efficient Battery Recycling

Researchers have discovered that aluminum contamination during conventional recycling processes inhibits critical metal recovery.


tech insights Aug 08, 2025 by Luke James
Potassium-Ion Batteries May Top Sodium-Ion in Energy Density

Potassium-Ion Batteries May Top Sodium-Ion in Energy Density

Researchers at Dongguk University reviewed potassium-ion batteries’ potential as high-energy-density, cost-effective alternatives to lithium- and…


tech insights Jul 16, 2025 by Luke James
Tin and Carbon May Create Safer Solid-State Batteries

Tin and Carbon May Create Safer Solid-State Batteries

A tin-carbon buffer layer shows promising results for suppressing dendrite growth in solid-state lithium-metal batteries.


tech insights Jul 02, 2025 by Luke James
Can Better Engineering Fix Solar and Storage Risks?

Can Better Engineering Fix Solar and Storage Risks?

A Solar Risk Assessment report identifies faults in solar and battery storage and explains how engineers can address them early.


Enhancing Battery Safety With AI, ML, and Computer Modeling

Enhancing Battery Safety With AI, ML, and Computer Modeling

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping design safer battery control systems and innovative battery materials.


Battery Research Could Lead to EV Performance, Longevity

Battery Research Could Lead to EV Performance, Longevity

The findings aim to prolong battery lifespan to support the rise of battery-driven products and electric vehicles.


tech insights May 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
CATL Unveils 3 EV Batteries for Longer Range and Fast Charging

CATL Unveils 3 EV Batteries for Longer Range and Fast Charging

Chinese battery giant CATL will begin mass production of its sodium-ion battery later this year. It also introduced a super-fast charging battery…


tech insights May 01, 2025 by Jake Hertz
EV Battery Recycling Driving Critical Material Recovery

EV Battery Recycling Driving Critical Material Recovery

According to a new report, recovering valuable materials from used electric vehicle batteries and other electronics is vital to the supply chain.


tech insights Apr 14, 2025 by Jake Hertz
BYD  vs. Tesla: Who Wins the EV Battery Battle?

BYD vs. Tesla: Who Wins the EV Battery Battle?

Researchers broke down BYD’s LFP Blade battery and Tesla’s cylindrical cells. This comprehensive comparison of the industry’s two leading…


Flames of Change: 5-Day BESS Inferno Teaches Hard Lessons

Flames of Change: 5-Day BESS Inferno Teaches Hard Lessons

A fire at the world’s second-largest battery storage facility may change designs for future storage systems.


Bonus Battery Material Found in Rice Waste

Bonus Battery Material Found in Rice Waste

Hard carbon in rice hull ash can be upcycled for higher-capacity battery materials.


Breakthroughs in Diamond, EV, and Sodium-Ion Batteries

Breakthroughs in Diamond, EV, and Sodium-Ion Batteries

Battery technology advancements could increase battery life and durability.


tech insights Jan 28, 2025 by Jake Hertz
2024 Set the Stage for 2025 Data Center Energy Storage Innovation

2024 Set the Stage for 2025 Data Center Energy Storage Innovation

The momentum in data center energy storage innovations will continue into 2025.


tech insights Jan 23, 2025 by Jake Hertz
3 Alternatives: Energy Storage Options Move Beyond Lithium

3 Alternatives: Energy Storage Options Move Beyond Lithium

Alternate materials could provide cheaper, more sustainable, and longer-lasting batteries


tech insights Jan 22, 2025 by Jake Hertz