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X-Ray Tomography Reveals Charge and Discharge of Solid-State Batteries

Scientists have used X-ray tomography to observe how the materials within solid-state lithium batteries evolve internally, as these batteries are charged and discharged simultaneously.

29 Jan 2021

Study may Lead to New Battery Designs with Increased Capacity

Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have demonstrated through experiments that a clean electrode/electrolyte interface is crucial to achieve high-capacity solid-state lithium batteries. The ...

27 Jan 2021

Temperature-Bandgap Relation Determines Outdoor Performance of Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells

Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells carry a huge potential to transform the global solar industry. This potential originates from a significant improvement in the performance of silicon solar cells on the same footprint and thus enabling a cost reduction and lower the carbon footprint.

26 Jan 2021

A New Approach for Highly Efficient, Affordable Grid-Scale Electricity Storage

Researchers in WMG at the University of Warwick, in collaboration with Imperial College London, have found a way to enhance hybrid flow batteries and their commercial use. The new approach can store electricity in these batteries for very long durations for about a fifth the price of current technologies, with minimal location restraints and zero emissions.

25 Jan 2021

Electron Transfer Discovery is a Step Toward Efficient Storage of Renewable Energy

The liquid electrolytes in flow batteries provide a bridge to help carry electrons into electrodes, and that changes how chemical engineers think about efficiency.

22 Jan 2021

New Anode-Free Battery Exhibits High Efficiency, Energy Density, Stability

Renewable sources of energy, like solar and wind power, could promote a decrease in the world’s dependence on fossil fuels.

21 Jan 2021

Research Settles a Long Controversy on Energy Gap of Van der Waals Material

Previously controversial values of the energy gap of a van der Waals material -- chromium tribromide -- were reported based on various optical measurements.

20 Jan 2021

New Thermally Modulated Battery for Mass-Market Electric Vehicles

According to Penn State engineers, range anxiety, or the anxiety of running out of power before an electric vehicle can be recharged, might be completely overcome with novel lithium iron phosphate batteries that have a range of 250 miles with the potential to charge in 10 minutes.

19 Jan 2021

Researchers Propose a Way to Efficiently Produce Hydrogen Fuel Using Nickel

To resolve the energy crisis and environmental issues, research to move away from fossil fuels and convert to eco-friendly and sustainable hydrogen energy is well underway around the world. Recently, a team of researchers at POSTECH has proposed a way to efficiently produce hydrogen fuel via water-electrolysis using inexpensive and readily available nickel as an electrocatalyst, greenlighting the era of hydrogen economy.

13 Jan 2021

Researchers Develop High-Performance Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries are regarded as a possible substitute for lithium batteries. However, the anodes, or the positively charged electrodes, that function well for lithium-ion batteries do not exhibit the same performance level for sodium-ion batteries.

13 Jan 2021

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Energy News

X-Ray Tomography Reveals Charge and Discharge of Solid-State Batteries

Study may Lead to New Battery Designs with Increased Capacity

Temperature-Bandgap Relation Determines Outdoor Performance of Perovskite/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells

A New Approach for Highly Efficient, Affordable Grid-Scale Electricity Storage

Electron Transfer Discovery is a Step Toward Efficient Storage of Renewable Energy

New Anode-Free Battery Exhibits High Efficiency, Energy Density, Stability

Research Settles a Long Controversy on Energy Gap of Van der Waals Material

New Thermally Modulated Battery for Mass-Market Electric Vehicles

Researchers Propose a Way to Efficiently Produce Hydrogen Fuel Using Nickel

Researchers Develop High-Performance Anodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

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Powering the Future: The Solid-State Battery Revolution

What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

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2Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

3Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

4Corn Protein Boosts Lithium-Sulfur Battery Performance

5The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics for cosmetics, food and agricultural packaging

6First Ever Clinical Long-Term Follow-Up Study on 3D-Printed Bioceramic Implants

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