Mar

16

Magnesium Safer Cheaper Closer To Replacing Lithium

March 16, 2023 | Leave a Comment

Tokyo University of Science is researching magnesium as a promising candidate for an energy carrier in next-generation batteries. For now the cycling performance and capacity of magnesium batteries need to improve if they are to replace lithium-ion batteries. The TUS research team focused on a novel cathode material with a spinel structure. Following extensive characterization […]

Jun

2

Questions About Next Gen Batteries For Electric Vehicles

June 2, 2021 | 1 Comment

University of Michigan researchers are asking key questions about the promising power storage in a Lithium Metal battery that need to be answered before it can make the jump from the laboratory to manufacturing facilities. The next generation of electric vehicle batteries, with greater range and improved safety, could be emerging in the form solid-state […]

Oct

25

Solving Rechargeable Magnesium Battery Mysteries

October 25, 2017 | 12 Comments

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab scientists have discovered a surprising set of chemical reactions involving magnesium that degrade battery performance even before the battery can be charged up. The findings could steer the design of next generation batteries. Rechargeable batteries based on magnesium, rather than lithium, have the potential to extend electric vehicle range by packing […]

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