Battery Science – News and Features

In this article, we hear from three academic researchers about how their work using NMR spectroscopy at a reduced magnetic field is improving paramagnetic and metallic materials analysis and providing new insights into this fast-moving sector.

Researchers used AI, automation, and robotics to rapidly test organic redox flow batteries, revealing a fundamental molecular stability barrier.

Discover how scientists developed an anode-free lithium metal battery that can deliver nearly double driving range using the same battery volume.

Discover how a magnetism strategy has helped scientists design a battery which delivers four times the energy storage while suppressing explosion risk.

Discover how adding aluminum to high-energy battery cathodes dramatically extends their lifespan by preventing the formation of "oxygen holes".

Discover how researchers developed a new gelatin-based battery which could be used in wearable devices and medical implants.

Discover how researchers developed a new electrolyte that could enable solid-state sodium batteries, a potentially cheaper and safer lithium alternative.

Discover how researchers developed a battery that still functions after being punctured, exposed to flame and submerged in water.

Discover how a new metallic gel could make liquid metal batteries safe for use in electric vehicles and other mobile applications.

Discover how a new "self-stacking" electrode design can dramatically reduce the risk of lithium-metal battery explosions, improving electric vehicle safety.