Photosynthesis Power: A Reliable and Renewable Biological Photovoltaic Cell
Algae-Powered Computing Scientists used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year — and counting — using nothing but…
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Algae-Powered Computing Scientists used a widespread species of blue-green algae to power a microprocessor continuously for a year — and counting — using nothing but…
Researchers uncover critical changes in the thermal properties of energy storage devices during operation, paving the way towards better thermal management. Modern energy storage devices,…
Islands of inactive lithium creep like worms to reconnect with their electrodes, restoring a battery’s capacity and lifespan. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC…
Cryo-EM snapshots of the solid-electrolyte interphase, or SEI, reveal its natural swollen state and offer a new approach to lithium-metal battery design. Lithium metal batteries…
“This study really sheds light on how we can design and manufacture battery electrodes to obtain a long cycle life for batteries,” said Feng Lin,…
Molten-salt battery marks step toward seasonal storage of grid-scale energy Scientists have developed a battery designed for the electric grid that can store energy for…
Prospects to leverage overcoming the limitations of ‘zinc-air batteries’, promising next-generation batteries. Developed bifunctional electrocatalyst with staggered p-n heterojunction applying solar cell/semiconductor interface characteristics. Zinc-air…
Quantum charging will cut the charging time of electric vehicles from ten hours to three minutes. Whether it’s photovoltaics or fusion, sooner or later, human…
Quasi-solid-state-electrodes realize a significant reduction in interfacial resistance. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new quasi-solid-state cathode for solid-state lithium metal batteries, with…
New battery material offers promise for the development of all-solid batteries. In the quest for the perfect battery, scientists have two primary goals: create a…
A method for stabilizing the interfaces in solid-state lithium-ion batteries opens new possibilities. In the endless quest to pack more energy into batteries without increasing…
Drexel researchers develop stable sulfur cathode that functions for thousands of cycles in the carbonate electrolyte used in commercial Li-ion batteries, paving the way for…
Researchers at the University of Adelaide and their overseas partners have taken a key step in making quantum batteries a reality. They have successfully proved…
Researchers from the Institute of Photonics and Nanotechnologies of the Cnr and the Politecnico di Milano have built a battery which, following the laws of…
Scientists Reduce All-Solid-State Battery Resistance by Heating All-solid-state batteries are now one step closer to becoming the powerhouse of next-generation electronics as researchers from Tokyo…
The rechargeable battery can be woven and washed, and could provide power for fiber-based electronic devices and sensors. Researchers have developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery…
A new way of processing rare-earth and other key metals to separate them from other materials could reduce environmental impact and cost. New processing methods…
Microscopic understanding of solvation structure reveals heterogeneity in the superconcentrated water-in-salt electrolytes. Lithium-ion batteries are notorious for being a fire hazard due to their flammable…