Comparison of cathode volume changes in all-solid-state cells under low-pressure operation. Credit: Korea Institute of Science and Technology Topics: Batteries, Chemistry, Climate Change, Lithium, Materials Science, Nanomaterials Often referred to as the “dream batteries,” all-solid-state batteries are the next generation of batteries that many battery manufacturers are competing to bring to market. Unlike lithium-ion batteries,Continue reading “All-Solid-State Batteries”
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Build Better Batteries…
Electric field- and pressure-assisted fast sintering to control graphene alignment in thick composite electrodes for boosting lithium storage performance. Credit: Hongtao Sun, Penn State Topics: Battery, Energy, Graphene, Green Tech, Lithium, Materials Science, Nanomaterials The demand for high-performance batteries, especially for use in electric vehicles, is surging as the world shifts its energy consumption to aContinue reading “Build Better Batteries…”
A Charge For All Seasons…
The new composition for fluorine-containing electrolytes promises to maintain high battery charging performance for future electric vehicles even at sub-zero temperatures. (Image by Shutterstock.) Topics: Battery, Chemistry, Climate Change, Global Warming, Lithium, Materials Science Scientists developed a new and safer electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that work as well in sub-zero conditions as it does atContinue reading “A Charge For All Seasons…”
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