Li-ion battery

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Why do electric vehicle batteries explode faster than we thought?

Scientists have found that single-crystal materials, which are supposed to eliminate battery cracking, suffer from internal stresses. Cracks occur within individual particles due to uneven ... More
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A battery without mass! The future of electric vehicles and airplanes?

Scientists have created a battery that simultaneously stores energy and strengthens structure. This “weightless” technology could transform electric vehicles, airplanes and even portable devices, ... More
A new era of batteries in iron?

A new era of batteries in iron?

Iron, long overlooked in the battery world, has made a breakthrough. A team at Stanford has developed a material that allows the exchange of five electrons per iron atom. The innovation promises cheaper, ... More
Chinese scientists develop solid lithium batteries with a range of over 1,000 km

Chinese scientists develop solid lithium batteries with a range of over 1,000 km

Chinese scientists have developed a new generation of solid-state lithium batteries that can deliver a range of over 1,000 km. Three innovations have overcome key technical hurdles, paving the way for ... More
Sodium batteries could change the future of electricity

Sodium batteries could change the future of electricity

Sodium batteries have long been considered a promising alternative to lithium. With recent breakthroughs, the technology is finally gaining traction. Due to safety, low cost, and availability of materials... More
American innovation promises 50 percent longer range for electric vehicles

American innovation promises 50 percent longer range for electric vehicles

The American company 24M Technologies has introduced a new ETOP battery technology that allows up to 50 % more range for electric vehicles without increasing the size of the battery. The technology ... More
Green tea for a green future: Batteries renewed with polyphenols!

Green tea for a green future: Batteries renewed with polyphenols!

A new battery regeneration method using tea polyphenols provides a sustainable solution for recycling LiFePO₄ batteries. After 400 cycles, they retain more than 90 % capacity, opening up ... More
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The first portable sodium-ion battery!

Elecom has chosen a sodium-ion battery to manufacture its new portable battery. The new 9,000 mAh portable battery has a number of advantages over lithium-ion batteries... More
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The revolutionary electric vehicle battery will be fully charged in just a few minutes

The problem with the (too) slow charging of electric cars is supposed to be solved by researchers from the South Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology... More
Calcium can be an alternative to lithium in batteries

Calcium can be an alternative to lithium in batteries

An important step forward in the field of calcium batteries was recently made by Chinese researchers. They used calcium peroxide, which is supposed to be perfect for storing... More
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