Batteries News
June 25, 2025
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June 18, 2025 As electric vehicles grow more popular, their warning sounds may not be doing enough to protect pedestrians. A Swedish study shows that these signals are hard to locate, especially when multiple ...
June 2, 2025 Researchers have discovered that the mixing of small particles between two solid electrolytes can generate an effect called a 'space charge layer,' an accumulation of electric charge at the interface between the two materials. The finding could aid ...
May 29, 2025 Researchers present new experimental and theoretical results for the bound electron g-factor in lithium-like tin which has a much higher nuclear charge than any previous measurement. The experimental accuracy reached a level of 0.5 parts per ...
May 29, 2025 Lightweight, powerful lithium-ion batteries are crucial for the transition to electric vehicles, and global demand for lithium is set to grow rapidly over the next 25 years. A new analysis looks at how new mining operations and battery recycling ...
May 28, 2025 Researchers have released new insights on a pilot program involving all-electric buses in Ithaca, NY, USA -- with implications for cities, schools and other groups that are considering the electrification of their fleets, as well as operators, ...
May 28, 2025 Researchers have designed a liquid hydrogen storage and delivery system that could help make zero-emission aviation a reality. Their work outlines a scalable, integrated system that addresses several engineering challenges at once by enabling ...
May 27, 2025 Engineers developed a fuel cell that offers more than three times as much energy per pound compared to lithium-ion batteries. Powered by a reaction between sodium metal and air, the device could be lightweight enough to enable the electrification of ...
May 22, 2025 Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in solid-state cooling technology, doubling the efficiency of today's commercial systems. Driven by the Lab's patented nano-engineered thin-film thermoelectric materials and devices, this innovation paves the ...
May 22, 2025 Researchers have demonstrated that by using a semiconductor with flexible bonds, the material can be moulded into various structures using nano containers, without altering its composition, the ...
May 21, 2025 Researchers have developed a 3D micro-printed sensor for highly sensitive on-chip biosensing, opening new opportunities for developing high-performance, cost-effective lab-on-a-chip devices for early disease ...
May 20, 2025 Scientists have made a breakthrough in eco-friendly batteries that not only store more energy but could also help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-CO2 'breathing' batteries release power while capturing carbon dioxide, offering a greener ...
May 19, 2025 A new AI chip works without the cloud server or internet connections needed by existing chips. The AI Pro, designed by Prof Hussam Amrouch, is modelled on the human brain. Its innovative neuromorphic architecture enables it to perform calculations ...
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June 17, 2025 In a leap toward greener tech, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute have discovered a way to control magnetic textures using electric fields no bulky magnets needed. Their star material? A ...
May 16, 2025 A research team has unveiled a breakthrough in improving the performance of zinc-air batteries (ZABs), which are an important energy storage ...
May 14, 2025 New device can give peace of mind and reduce anxiety for breastfeeding moms. It uses bioimpedance, which is currently used to measure body fat, and streams clinical-grade data to a smartphone or ...
May 9, 2025 A team partially replaced lithium in a lithium antimonide compound with the metal scandium. This creates specific gaps, so-called vacancies, in the crystal lattice of the conductor material. These ...
May 8, 2025 Researchers have developed a more efficient chip as an antidote to the vast amounts of electricity consumed by large-language-model artificial intelligence applications like Gemini and ...
May 6, 2025 A new article puts artificial intelligence and machine learning on the task of finding new, powerful electrolytes for designing next-generation batteries for electric vehicles, phones, laptops and ...
May 4, 2025 Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, ...
May 2, 2025 Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, ...
May 1, 2025 A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and ...
May 1, 2025 As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies. A ...
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Apr. 28, 2025 Multipath interference disrupts wireless signals, causing issues like TV ghosting and fading. Now, researchers have developed a passive metasurface that overcomes traditional filtering limits. Using ...
Apr. 28, 2025 Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption ...
Apr. 23, 2025 A research team has developed an innovative single-step laser printing technique to accelerate the manufacturing of lithium-sulfur batteries. Integrating the commonly time-consuming active materials ...
Apr. 18, 2025 A research team develops high-power, high-energy-density anode using nano-sized tin particles and hard ...
Apr. 16, 2025 Physicists have created a compact laser that emits extremely bright, short pulses of light in a useful but difficult-to-achieve wavelength range, packing the performance of larger photonic devices ...
Apr. 15, 2025 Researchers have demonstrated a way to use corn protein to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries, a finding that holds promise for expanding the use of the high-energy, lighter-weight ...
Apr. 11, 2025 Using electrodes in a fluid form, researchers have developed a battery that can take any shape. This soft and conformable battery can be integrated into future technology in a completely new ...
Apr. 11, 2025 The UK government needs to go beyond offering subsidies for low-carbon technologies (LCTs) like electric cars and solar panels for energy and heating, if it is to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a ...
Apr. 4, 2025 An innovative new computational model developed by an engineer could lead to fast-charging lithium-ion batteries that are safer and ...
Apr. 3, 2025 Overheating batteries are a serious risk, in the worst cases leading to fires and explosion. A team has now developed a simple, cost-effective method to test the safety of lithium-ion batteries, ...
Apr. 2, 2025 Smaller than a grain of rice, new pacemaker is particularly suited to the small, fragile hearts of newborn babies with congenital heart defects. Tiny pacemaker is paired with a small, soft, flexible ...
Apr. 1, 2025 A team of chemists found a way to see into battery interfaces -- tight, tricky spots buried deep inside the cell have long frustrated battery ...
Mar. 26, 2025 Lithium-ion batteries, used in consumer devices and electric vehicles, typically last hours or days between charges. However, with repeated use, they degrade and need to be charged more frequently. ...
Mar. 25, 2025 Crashes on electric scooters are mostly due to the behavior of the riders, with one-handed steering and riding in a group being some of the largest risk factors. The researchers are also concerned ...
Mar. 20, 2025 Scientists recently unveiled a first-of-its-kind authentication protocol for wireless, battery-free, ultraminiaturized implants that ensures these devices remain protected while still allowing ...
Mar. 20, 2025 Lithium-6 is essential for producing nuclear fusion fuel, but isolating it from the much more common isotope, lithium-7, usually requires liquid mercury, which is extremely toxic. Now, researchers ...
Mar. 19, 2025 A recent study evaluating garnet-type solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries finds that their expected energy density advantages may be overstated. The researchers posited that composite or ...
Mar. 18, 2025 Virginia Tech researchers say a true revolution in wireless technologies is only possible through endowing the system with the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) that can think, imagine, ...
Mar. 13, 2025 Scientists improved battery durability and energy density with a nano-spring ...
Mar. 11, 2025 A new strategy for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries is based on a hydrometallurgical process in neutral solution. This allows for the extraction of lithium and other valuable metals in an ...
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Smart Surfaces: A Powerless Solution to Multipath Signal Interference
- Breakthrough Extends Fuel Cell Lifespan Beyond 200,000 Hours, Paving the Way for Clean Long-Haul Trucking
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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Friday, April 11, 2025
- A Fluid Battery That Can Take Any Shape
- Government Urged to Tackle Inequality in 'low-Carbon Tech' Like Solar Panels and Electric Cars
Friday, April 4, 2025
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Engineer Develops New Security Protocol to Protect Miniaturized Wireless Medical Implants from Cyberthreats
- Producing Nuclear Fusion Fuel Is Banned in the US for Being Too Toxic, but These Researchers Found an Alternative
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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Friday, February 28, 2025
- Researchers Develop Efficient Lithium Extraction Method, Setting Stage for Sustainable EV Battery Supply Chains
- Eco Friendly, Inexpensive System for Storing High-Power Energy from Pine Biomass
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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Friday, February 21, 2025
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Chip-Based System for Terahertz Waves Could Enable More Efficient, Sensitive Electronics
- Rooftop Panels, EV Chargers, and Smart Thermostats Could Chip in to Boost Power Grid Resilience
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Towards New Battery Tech: Chemists Demonstrate High-Performance Sodium-Ion Cathode
- Bio-Hybrid Drone Uses Silkworm Moth Antennae to Navigate Using Smell
- Breakthrough in Wireless Charging Technology
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
- Innovative Design Techniques for Better Performance of Wireless Transmitters
- The Use of MRI to Directly Observe Metal-Ion Dissolution in Lithium Battery Cathodes
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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Monday, February 10, 2025
- Examining the Potential Environmental Effects of Mining the World's Largest Lithium Deposit
- Better Texture for Better Batteries
- Researchers Are Driving the Charge of Zero Emissions
- Secure and Steady 6G Communication
Friday, February 7, 2025
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Why Your Headphone Battery Doesn't Last
- Partnership Working Key to Unlocking EV Battery Recycling Problem
Friday, January 31, 2025
Monday, January 27, 2025
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Strong as Steel, Light as Foam: High-Performance, Nano-Architected Materials
- New Design Makes Aluminum Batteries Last Longer
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Low-Cost System Will Improve Communications Among Industrial Machines
- High Performance in Frosty Conditions
- Lithium-Sulphur Pouch Cells Investigated at BESSY II
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Trash to Treasure: Leveraging Industrial Waste to Store Energy
- Smarter Memory: Next-Generation RAM With Reduced Energy Consumption
Monday, December 30, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Friday, December 20, 2024
- Breakthrough New Material Brings Affordable, Sustainable Future Within Grasp
- Tiny, Wireless Antennas Use Light to Monitor Cellular Communication
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
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Monday, November 25, 2024
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- New Ion Speed Record Holds Potential for Faster Battery Charging, Biosensing
- Battery Research With X-Ray Microscope
Friday, November 15, 2024
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- 'Game Changer' In Lithium Extraction: Researchers Develop Novel Electrochemical Reactor
- Research Reveals Unseen Factors Behind Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- 'Wearable' Devices for Cells
- Development of a Simple, Revolutionary Printing Technique for Periodic Nano/microstructures
- Wearable Ultrasound Tech for Muscle Monitoring Opens New Possibilities in Healthcare and Human-Machine Interfaces
- Off the Clothesline, on the Grid: MXene Nanomaterials Enable Wireless Charging in Textiles
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Monday, October 28, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Key to Low-Cost, Long-Lasting Renewable Batteries for Electric Vehicles
- Fire-Risk Blocking Self-Powered Hydrogen Production System
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Technology for Precise Diagnosis of Electric Vehicle Batteries Using Small Currents
- New Simultaneous Lithium and Magnesium Extraction Technology
Thursday, October 17, 2024
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Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Engineers Create a Chip-Based Tractor Beam for Biological Particles
- Nanostructures in the Deep Ocean Floor Hint at Life's Origin