Battery
Amplifying hidden faces of aluminium batteries
30 Sep 2025A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.
Solid solutions for safer power
5 Mar 2025By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.
Charging the future, atom by atom
22 Jan 2025A new cost-effective electrochemical method to create single-atom catalysts could provide a boost for future battery technologies.
Building escape routes for lithium ions
2 Jan 2025A new iron-based electrode material keeps lithium ions flowing freely in lithium-ion battery systems, boosting their capacity for energy storage.
Fortifying batteries for an energy revolution
16 Dec 2024Improving the efficiency and lifespan of aluminium-ion batteries may lead to more sustainable, cost-effective energy storage solutions.
Magnesium batteries charge ahead
28 May 2024Anode-free magnesium batteries represent a potential next-generation energy storage solution, boasting superior energy density compared to lithium-based alternatives currently used.
Pushing the limits of lithium batteries
8 May 2023Researchers discover how to extend the lifespan of lithium metal batteries by coating separators with graphene.
Sluggish battery reactions get a boost
10 Feb 2022Insights into the intricate chemical reactions of lithium-sulfur batteries could pave the way for lighter, more powerful prototypes.
Designing binders for the batteries of tomorrow
15 Mar 2021A simple switch from a non-polar binder to a polar one could make sodium-sulfur batteries safer and more efficient.
Hybrid zinc battery beats its rivals
25 Jul 2017A
new low-cost battery offers a hefty voltage and sustained energy
capacity
Tellurium electrodes boost lithium batteries
6 Oct 2015Tellurium electrodes have higher energy densities and may be charged and discharged faster than conventional electrode materials