Lithium-ion batteries
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.
X-rays reveal the workings of batteries
29 Nov 2018An X-ray analysis reveals the charging mechanism of a promising electrode material
Batteries poised for organic revolution
15 Aug 2018Cathode material made from organic molecules enhances the green credentials of rechargeable batteries
Charging forward with the battery revolution
7 Jun 2018Half
a century since the earliest lithium-sulfur batteries were invented, an
A*STAR team is leading the race to bring them to the masses.
Unleashing sulfur’s potential
15 Nov 2017Sealed
sulfur particles show promise for renewable energy storage technology
Charging ahead with magnesium batteries
28 Jun 2016Tired of running out of charge on your smartphone? The hunt is on for a longer-lasting battery
Power of marine inspiration
10 Sep 2015Bioinspired carbon anodes enable high performance in lithium-ion batteries
A hollow promise for better batteries
18 Nov 2014Flat, diamond-shaped plates of lithium iron phosphate improve discharge voltages
Inexpensive material boosts battery capacity
22 Oct 2013Next-generation lithium-ion batteries made with iron oxide nanoparticles could extend the driving distance of electric cars
A simpler route to hollow carbon spheres
8 Oct 2013Microporous walls and a huge surface area help nanoparticles to boost lithium-ion battery performance
Let it snow
10 May 2011Metallic alloys containing thin, interconnected ‘snowflakes’ enhance the efficiency and safety of rechargeable batteries
Peapod power
1 Feb 2011A new type of composite material with peapod structures can help improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries