MIT Cracks Code of Lithium-Ion Chemistry for Faster, More Powerful EV Batteries The realm of electric vehicles (EVs) has been a hotbed of innovation and competition, with major players constantly striving to enhance the performance and efficiency of EV batteries. In a groundbreaking development, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has made a significant breakthrough […]
Single molecule fix pushes zinc batteries to 99.96% Coulombic efficiency and 600 cycles
Single Molecule Fix Boosts Zinc Batteries to 99.96% Coulombic Efficiency and 600 Cycles Researchers at Seoul National University have improved the performance and stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries through a groundbreaking single-molecule fix. This innovation has propelled zinc batteries to achieve an impressive 99.96% Coulombic efficiency and endure up to 600 cycles, marking a significant […]
Scandium boosts sodium battery performance, retains 60% capacity after 300 cycles
Scandium Boosts Sodium Battery Performance, Retains 60% Capacity After 300 Cycles A study by researchers at the Tokyo University of Science has shown that doping a sodium-based battery cathode with scandium can significantly enhance its performance and longevity. Sodium-ion batteries have long been considered a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to the abundance and […]
Breakthrough 3D study achieves ‘holy grail’ of solid–liquid battery interfaces
Breakthrough 3D Study Achieves ‘Holy Grail’ of Solid-Liquid Battery Interfaces A research group at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has delivered the first clear view into the inner workings of solid-liquid battery interfaces, marking a significant breakthrough in the realm of energy storage technologies. This pioneering study, which has been hailed as the ‘holy grail’ […]
Swedish firm’s battery simulator can boost EV, eVTOL’s range with real-world like testing
Swedish Firm’s Battery Simulator Can Boost EV, eVTOL’s Range with Real-World Like Testing A Swedish firm has recently demonstrated its battery cell simulator that can boost EV performance. This innovation comes at a crucial time when the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is soaring. The simulator replicates […]
US scientists boost EV battery efficiency with ‘cold’ manufacturing method
US Scientists Boost EV Battery Efficiency with ‘Cold’ Manufacturing Method For years, lithium-ion batteries have powered everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. But their reliance on high temperatures during the manufacturing process has posed challenges in terms of energy consumption and environmental impact. Now, a group of innovative scientists in the United States has developed […]