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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
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.


CATL Condensed Battery Could Make Electric Aviation Possible

CATL Condensed Battery Could Make Electric Aviation Possible

An energy density roughly twice that of conventional lithium-ion batteries could also improve EV range and performance.


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
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. 


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
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…


Li-Bridge to Double US Li-ion Battery Revenues by 2030

Li-Bridge to Double US Li-ion Battery Revenues by 2030

According to a recent report citing economic security interests, the Li-Bridge initiative intends to achieve 100% self-supply for domestic U.S.…


Researchers Develop Superior Lithium-air Battery for EVs

Researchers Develop Superior Lithium-air Battery for EVs

Researchers recently developed a new lithium-air battery design with around four times the energy density of industry-standard lithium-ion…


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. 


BritishVolt Rescued by Australian Start-up

BritishVolt Rescued by Australian Start-up

Hot on the heels of its bankruptcy announcement, the U.K. battery startup has been purchased by an Australian battery maker. 


Stellantis Finally Joins the EV Ranks

Stellantis Finally Joins the EV Ranks

The giant automaker, home to brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot, finally moves ahead with its electrification plans. 


Researchers Explore ‘SolarEV City’ Systems in Indonesia

Researchers Explore ‘SolarEV City’ Systems in Indonesia

A new techno-economic analysis from Japanese researchers backs the concept of pairing rooftop PV systems and EV batteries to meet electricity…


Self-taught Battery Inventor: Stanford Ovshinsky

Self-taught Battery Inventor: Stanford Ovshinsky

This amazing self-taught inventor was instrumental in developing batteries for hybrid and all-electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and…


2023 EIA Solar and Battery Storage Outlook 

2023 EIA Solar and Battery Storage Outlook 

Solar and battery storage projects will add new utility-scale generating capacity to the power grid this year. It’s the amount that will astonish…


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.