Energy storage

Icy shocks turn atomic flaws into a performance advantage for magnesium-ion batteries, advancing them as safer and cheaper energy storage options.

Controlling when a protective layer stops growing in lithium-ion batteries may be more beneficial than modifying its composition during formation.

A closer look at aluminium battery electrolytes sheds light on the complex mechanics that set them apart from lithium-ion systems.

By studying polymer-based solid-state batteries, researchers have created a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional liquid electrolyte batteries.

A new iron-based electrode material keeps lithium ions flowing freely in lithium-ion battery systems, boosting their capacity for energy storage.

Improving the efficiency and lifespan of aluminium-ion batteries may lead to more sustainable, cost-effective energy storage solutions.

A new high-performance lithium-ion battery blends robust energy storage capabilities with flexibility to power the next generation of wearable technologies.

Harnessing her expertise in materials chemistry, Lili Zhang of ISCE² is tapping into the power of carbon-based materials to foster sustainable development across industries.

Novel polymers built with the aid of non-toxic halide salt catalysts could pave the way for high-power yet safe energy storage applications.

A simple switch from a non-polar binder to a polar one could make sodium-sulfur batteries safer and more efficient.

Bioinspired carbon anodes enable high performance in lithium-ion batteries

A new type of composite material with peapod structures can help improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries