Battery Science – News and Features

The next generation of batteries may get a lifespan boost, thanks to a new imaging technique that can provide high-resolution images of lithium-metal batteries as they charge.

Researchers have developed a dissolvable microbial fuel cell using probiotic bacteria that could be used to power transient "papertronics" designed for biomedical and environmental applications.

Researchers have discovered that mixing small particles between two solid electrolytes could improve the performance of solid-state batteries. This mixing creates a "space charge layer" effect which makes it easier for ions to move across interfaces.

Dr. Majid Keshavarz, chief technical officer of the battery producer Enervenue, tells Technology Networks how his team is commercializing a long-overlooked NASA battery technology for grid-scale applications.

Researchers have developed a new, easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology made with nano-engineered materials that is twice as efficient as current devices.

Warzones, microplastics and light pollution pose serious new risks to bees and other pollinators over the next decade, according to a landmark report on World Bee Day.

Researchers have demonstrated the effective use of an alternative, low-cost catalyst in lithium-CO₂ batteries which allows the battery to store significantly more energy, charge with far less power and run for over 100 cycles.

Researchers have developed a new material that conducts lithium ions over 30% faster than any previous materials. The novel conductor – made from lithium, antimony and scandium – could significantly improve the performance of solid-state batteries.

This article explores the cutting-edge materials shaping the future of battery science, enabling the development of longer-lasting and fast-charging batteries.

A new AI-driven framework is helping researchers to identify ideal battery electrolytes by scoring molecules for conductivity, stability and efficiency.