Battery Science – News and Features

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers discovered this solid electrolyte, Na_2.25TaCl_4.75O_1.25, which has the potential to be a suitable material for all-solid-state batteries.

A team has developed a new sodium-ion oxide cathode design, overcoming capacity decline during cycling. By optimizing the heat treatment process to prevent cracks in the cathode, they improve energy storage and longevity.

Researchers show how water systems, such as desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities, could help enhance grid stability and create new revenue streams.

Manganese is earth-abundant and cheap. A new process could help make it a contender to replace nickel and cobalt in batteries.

Researchers have developed an innovative new approach to designing electrolytes for almost any electrochemical process. It could pave the way for more efficient and less carbon-intensive steel and cement production.

Researchers developed a low-cost iron chloride (FeCl3) cathode for lithium-ion batteries, promising enhanced efficiency and affordability for electric vehicles. This innovation addresses the high costs associated with current battery materials.

Researchers have developed innovative potassium-sodium/sulfur (K-Na/S) batteries that use a new electrolyte to improve energy storage efficiency. Operating at lower temperatures, these batteries can store renewable energy for longer periods.

Scientists identified a new mechanism causing lithium-ion battery self-discharge and degradation: cathode hydrogenation. They revealed how protons and electrons from the electrolyte impact the cathode.

Improved lithium-sulfur batteries could provide power even after being folded or cut, addressing stability and safety issues.

When cars, planes, ships or computers are built from a material that functions as both a battery and a load-bearing structure, the weight and energy consumption are radically reduced.