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At least 15 billion primary batteries are being disposed of yearly worldwide. The world is getting better at recycling, which is excellent news. However, the bad news is that we are still throwing batteries that are not fully utilized.
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Borrowing methods from biology, a team of scientists and engineers designed and tested an electrolyte that keeps battery power delivery high, cycle after cycle.
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In many sectors, sensor networks are composed of thousands of individual sensors, many powered by primary batteries. Certain issues related to limited power autonomy need to be taken into consideration before successfully deploying such networks.
A new electrolyte design for lithium metal batteries could significantly boost the range of electric vehicles. Researchers at ETH Zurich have radically reduced the amount of environmentally harmful fluorine required to stabilise these batteries.
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Rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries are an emerging technology that could someday power cell phones and laptops for days with a single charge.
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In 10 years, solid-state batteries made from rock silicates will be an environmentally friendly, more efficient and safer alternative to the lithium-ion batteries we use today.
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Visualizing the energy consumption profile of your embedded IoT device marks the initial step toward achieving low-power design and extended battery life. The subsequent step is analysis, where you can make a significant impact on your energy optimization efforts.
Thermophotovoltaics developed at U-M can recover significantly more energy stored in heat batteries.
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Columbia Engineers use nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to examine lithium metal batteries through a new lens -- their findings may help them design new electrolytes and anode surfaces for high-performance batteries
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Microstructure simulations reveal strong influence of elastic deformation on charging behavior of layered oxides as cathode in sodium-ion batteries
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Choosing the optimal battery technology is pivotal to avoid future consequences. This comprehensive guide delves into the intricacies that distinguish NiMH and Lithium Ion batteries – their fundamental properties, performance across applications, etc. and equips readers for informed decision-making.
Mixing unconventional ingredients in just the right order can make complex materials with fewer impurities. The robotic lab that tested the idea could be widely adopted.
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A recent study analyzes the relationship between electric vehicle battery chemistry and supply chain vulnerability for four critical minerals—lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese—across particular countries that are key contributors to production.
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Litona, a spin-off from KIT, produces the cathode material Prussian White for next-generation batteries
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In this episode, we discuss a breakthrough from an EPFL researcher which promises to finally make hydrogen a feasible source of energy by extracting it efficiently from ammonia.
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