Oct

19

Hybrid Electrolyte For High Performance Lithium Ion Battery

October 19, 2022 | Leave a Comment

Tohoku University research has resulted in a hybrid electrolyte that is both more stable while also retaining excellent conductivity. This should provide a safer polymeric solid electrolyte for Li-ion batteries with a myriad of applications. The research group’s paper, “Increasing the ionic conductivity and lithium-ion transport of photo-cross-linked polymer with hexagonal arranged porous film hybrids,” […]

Jun

22

Advancement to Lithium Ion Batteries Makes A Longer Life

June 22, 2022 | Leave a Comment

Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology scientists added a specific polymer composite to the silicon anode of lithium-ion batteries, which significantly increased their lifetime. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) power electric vehicles and electronics. With the prevalence of these set to increase, efforts have been directed towards improving the performance and longevity of LIBs. Now […]

Jan

6

A Long Fiber Battery That Could Be Woven Into Fabrics

January 6, 2022 | Leave a Comment

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers have developed a rechargeable lithium-ion battery in the form of ultra-long fiber that could be woven into fabrics. The battery could enable a wide variety of wearable electronic devices, and might even be used to make 3D-printed batteries in virtually any shape. The researchers envision new possibilities for self-powered communications, […]

Dec

8

A New Sodium Metal Anode For Rechargeable Batteries

December 8, 2021 | Leave a Comment

University of Texas at Austin researchers have created a new sodium-based battery material that is highly stable, capable of recharging as quickly as a traditional lithium-ion battery and able to pave the way toward delivering more energy than current battery technologies. The new sodium metal anode resists the formation of dendrites, a common problem with […]

Jul

28

How Oxygen Loss Kills Lithium Ion Battery Voltage

July 28, 2021 | Leave a Comment

Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory scientists took a unique and detailed nanoscale look at how oxygen seeps out of lithium-ion battery electrodes, sapping their energy over time. Measuring the process in unprecedented detail gave them clues to how to minimize the problem and protect battery performance. The results could suggest a fix. When lithium ions […]

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