Apr

21

New Electrolyte Idea Offers Better Lithium Ion Batteries

April 21, 2021 | Leave a Comment

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) researchers have identified a novel electrolyte that could be useful for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, increasing their power per weight without sacrificing the cycle life. Lithium-ion batteries have made possible the lightweight electronic devices whose portability we now take for granted, as well as the rapid expansion of electric vehicle production. […]

Dec

22

Lithium Ion Batteries Might Get Cheaper and Better

December 22, 2020 | Leave a Comment

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) researchers have developed a new family of cathodes with the potential to replace the costly cobalt-based cathodes typically found in today’s lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles and consumer electronics. The new family class named NFA, which stands for nickel-, iron- and aluminum-based cathode, is a derivative of lithium nickelate […]

Sep

23

Old Lithium Ion Battery Storage Mystery Solved

September 23, 2020 | Leave a Comment

For years, researchers have aimed to learn more about a group of metal oxides that show promise as key materials for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries because of their mysterious ability to store significantly more energy than should be possible. An international research team, co-led by The University of Texas at Austin, has cracked […]

Aug

25

New Anode Material Extends Life Of Lithium Ion Batteries

August 25, 2020 | Leave a Comment

Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Jilin University in Changchun/China investigated a highly promising anode material for future high-performance batteries. The material is lithium lanthanum titanate with a perovskite crystal structure (LLTO). The researchers can improve the energy density, power density, charging rate, safety, and cycle life of batteries without requiring a decrease […]

Jan

16

New Polymer May Help Batteries Be Self Healing Recyclable

January 16, 2020 | Leave a Comment

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign engineers have developed a solid polymer-based electrolyte that can self-heal after damage. Plus the material can also be recycled without the use of harsh chemicals or high temperatures. The new study, which could help manufacturers produce recyclable, self-healing commercial batteries, is published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society. […]

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