Battery Science – News and Features

Research has uncovered a way to improve the efficiency of a type of grid-scale storage crucial for a global transition toward renewable energy.

Scientists may have found a way to revitalize rechargeable lithium batteries, potentially boosting the range of electric vehicles and battery life in next-gen electronic devices.

Scientists have developed paper-thin biodegradable zinc batteries that could one day become an environmentally sustainable option for powering flexible and wearable electronic systems.

Researchers have created a new sodium-based battery material that is highly stable, capable of recharging as quickly as a traditional lithium-ion battery, paving the way toward delivering more energy than current battery technologies.

As electric vehicle production revs up across the globe, the number of retired lithium-ion batteries will also increase and unlike traditional lead-acid car batteries, lithium-ion batteries are difficult to dispose of. A new study has identified ways to sustainably managing the influx.

A research team has developed a new material for use in solid-state batteries that is derived from trees.

What do apple cores, spent grain, and walnut shells have in common? They could one day be used to power a data center.

Molten sodium batteries have been used for many years to store energy from renewable sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines. Now, researchers have designed a new class of molten sodium batteries for grid-scale energy storage.

Researchers have developed a new method using ultrasonic waves to recycle electric vehicle batteries.

Researchers show how microbes stand up to a toxic metal, opening the door for applications in recycling and remediation.