Electrochemistry
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.
Catalytic tag team pulls ammonia into green waters
16 Sep 2025An unusual molecular ‘baton pass’ in oxide-derived copper may explain its remarkable potential to turn wastewater nitrates into a useful chemical feedstock.
Corralling ions for carbon conversion
27 Jun 2025A simple yet effective solid-state design for acidic electrolysers solves a dilemma in atmospheric carbon conversion for industrial use.
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.
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.
Batteries made to last
17 Mar 2015An oxide/carbon composite outperforms expensive platinum composites in oxygen chemical reactions for green energy devices