Scientists Uncover Surprising Efficiency of “Messy” Supercapacitors
The energy density of supercapacitors, devices similar to batteries that can recharge rapidly in just seconds or minutes, can be improved by increasing the ‘messiness’…
The energy density of supercapacitors, devices similar to batteries that can recharge rapidly in just seconds or minutes, can be improved by increasing the ‘messiness’…
Sodium (Na), being more than 500 times as abundant as lithium (Li), has recently attracted considerable interest for its potential use in sodium-ion battery technologies….
A new semipermeable membrane doubles the osmotic energy output in estuaries, showing potential for sustainable power generation. Estuaries — where freshwater rivers meet the salty…
Scientists have developed an ultralow-concentration electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries. Lithium salts enhance the power of batteries but also increase their cost. A new electrolyte with…
Lithium-ion batteries power the lives of millions of people each day. From laptops and cell phones to hybrids and electric cars, this technology is growing…
Analysis of eVTOL batteries reveals unique operating demands. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory are advancing clean transportation by developing and…
New technology could lead to batteries that store energy and capture CO2, offering a significant advancement in environmental technology. Efficient and cheap batteries that can…
Scientists at Tohoku University have achieved a significant breakthrough in battery technology by creating a new cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This material…
The performance of numerous cutting-edge technologies, from lithium-ion batteries to the next wave of superconductors, hinges on a physical characteristic called intercalation. Predicting which intercalated…
Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) can provide nearly 10 times higher energy density compared to the present Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and hence are identified as one…
What Is a Battery? Batteries power our lives by transforming energy from one type to another. Whether a traditional disposable battery (e.g., AA) or a…
Breakthrough in all-solid-state battery technology with a novel electrodeposition method increases efficiency and lifespan. A research team, consisting of Professor Soojin Park from the Department…
Researchers have moved one step closer to making solid-state batteries from lithium and sulfur a practical reality. A team led by engineers at the University…
New insights into how proton-coupled electron transfers occur at an electrode could help researchers design more efficient fuel cells and electrolyzers. A key chemical reaction…
Adding an electrolyte additive enhanced the charging speed of lithium metal batteries and resulted in novel insights into battery chemistry. Chemists from the U.S. Department…
Researchers have created a sophisticated binder for silicon oxide electrodes in lithium-ion batteries, improving their electrochemical efficiency and lifespan. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in…
In the field of materials science, the concepts of polarization and polarity are typically linked to insulators. Imagine, though, if we could introduce these properties…
A global team of researchers and industry collaborators led by RMIT University has developed recyclable ‘water batteries’ that won’t catch fire or explode. Lithium-ion energy…