Nov
3
Solid Electrolyte Found For Lithium Batteries
November 3, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Stanford University scientists have identified a new class of solid materials that could replace flammable liquid electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries. The discovery could help battery researchers design the first solid electrolytes that are safe, cheap and efficient. According to the scientists the low-cost materials, made of lithium, boron and sulfur, could improve the safety and […]
Oct
27
Charge An Electric Vehicle To 90% In 6 Minutes
October 27, 2020 | Leave a Comment
POSTECH Professor Byoungwoo Kang’s research team has uncovered a new Li-ion battery electrode material that can achieve high-energy density and high power capability per volume without reducing particle size. With Tesla in the lead, the electric vehicle market is growing around the world. Unlike conventional cars that use internal combustion engines, electric cars are commonly […]
Oct
15
Predicting What Going On In The Lithium Ion Battery
October 15, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Stanford University researchers have designed a new model that offers a way to predict the condition of a battery’s internal systems in real-time with far more accuracy than existing tools. In electric cars, the technology could improve driving range estimates and prolong battery life. The reality is batteries fade as they age, slowly losing power […]
Jul
21
A Solution Found For Lithium Ion Dendrite Formation
July 21, 2020 | Leave a Comment
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers have developed a new material for the battery anode. The material could enable long-range electric vehicles that can drive for hundreds of miles on a single charge, and electric planes called eVTOLs for fast, environmentally friendly commutes. In the pursuit of a rechargeable battery that can power electric vehicles (EVs) […]
Apr
15
A Safer Higher Voltage Lithium Ion Battery Chemistry
April 15, 2020 | 3 Comments
University of Tokyo researchers, who explore the physical and chemical properties of electrical energy storage, have found a new way to improve lithium-ion batteries. They successfully increased not only the voltage delivery of a lithium-ion battery but also its ability to suppress dangerous conditions that affect the current range of batteries. This improved lithium-ion battery […]