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Categories: Energy: Batteries
Published Dormant capacity reserve in lithium-ion batteries detected (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Lithium iron phosphate is one of the most important materials for batteries in electric cars, stationary energy storage systems and tools. It has a long service life, is comparatively inexpensive and does not tend to spontaneously combust. Energy density is also making progress. However, experts are still puzzled as to why lithium iron phosphate batteries undercut their theoretical electricity storage capacity by up to 25 per cent in practice.
Published Development of a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Scientists have developed a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries by applying machine learning methods to battery performance data. The model proved able to accurately estimate batteries' longevity by analyzing their charge, discharge and voltage relaxation process data without relying on any assumption about specific battery degradation mechanisms. The technique is expected to be useful in improving the safety and reliability of devices powered by lithium-metal batteries.
Published Engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
A zinc-air microbattery could enable the deployment of cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within in the human body, as well as other applications such as locating leaks in gas pipelines.
Published Research provides a roadmap for improving electrochemical performance (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
A study expands understanding on how electrons move through the conductive parts of complex fluids found in electrochemical devices such as batteries. This work can help overcome existing knowledge gaps for engineers seeking to improve the performance of these devices.
Published A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
More efficient and longer-lasting fuel cells are essential for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles to be an alternative to combustion fuelled counterparts. Researchers have developed an innovative method to study and understand how parts of fuel cells degrade over time. This is an important step towards the improved performance of fuel cells and them becoming commercially successful.
Published Turning unused signals such as Wi-Fi into energy for electronics (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
We are constantly surrounded by electromagnetic waves such as Wi-Fi. Researchers tested a device to convert this ambient energy into energy for electronic devices.
Published Faster, cleaner way to extract lithium from battery waste (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Researchers uncover a rapid, efficient and environmentally friendly method for selective lithium recovery using microwave radiation and a readily biodegradable solvent.
Published Scientists work to build 'wind-up' sensors (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
An international team of scientists has shown that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries. The finding may advance carbon nanotubes as a promising solution for storing energy in devices that need to be lightweight, compact, and safe, such as medical implants and sensors.
Published New battery-free technology to power electronic devices using ambient radiofrequency signals (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Researchers demonstrated a novel technique to efficiently convert ambient low-power radiofrequency signals into DC power. This 'rectifier' technology can be easily integrated into energy harvesting modules to power electronic devices and sensors, enabling battery-free operation.
Published Researchers develop innovative battery recycling method (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
A research team is tackling the environmental issue of efficiently recycling lithium ion batteries amid their increasing use.
Published Team develops safe and long-cyclable lithium metal battery for high temperatures (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
In recent years, batteries have become ubiquitous in consumers' daily lives. However, existing commercial battery technologies, which use liquid electrolytes and carbonaceous anodes, have certain drawbacks such as safety concerns, limited lifespan, and inadequate power density particularly at high temperatures.
Published Novel electrode for improving flowless zinc-bromine battery (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
The flowless zinc-bromine battery (FLZBB) is a promising alternative to flammable lithium-ion batteries due to its use of non-flammable electrolytes. However, it suffers from self-discharge due to the crossover of active materials, generated at the positive graphite felt (GF) electrode, to the negative electrode, significantly affecting performance. Now, researchers have developed a novel nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon-coated GF electrode that effectively suppresses self-discharge. This breakthrough can lead to practical applications of FLZBB in energy storage systems.
Published Completely stretchy lithium-ion battery for flexible electronics (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
When you think of a battery, you probably don't think stretchy. But batteries will need this shape-shifting quality to be incorporated into flexible electronics, which are gaining traction for wearable health monitors. Now, researchers report a lithium-ion battery with entirely stretchable components, including an electrolyte layer that can expand by 5000%, and it retains its charge storage capacity after nearly 70 charge/discharge cycles.
Published Making rechargeable batteries more sustainable with fully recyclable components (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries are an emerging technology that could someday power cell phones and laptops for days with a single charge. Offering significantly enhanced energy density, they are a safer alternative to the flammable lithium-ion batteries currently used in consumer electronics -- but they are not environmentally friendly. Current recycling methods focus on the limited recovery of metals contained within the cathodes, while everything else goes to waste.
Published BESSY II shows how solid-state batteries degrade (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Solid-state batteries have several advantages: they can store more energy and are safer than batteries with liquid electrolytes. However, they do not last as long and their capacity decreases with each charge cycle. But it doesn't have to stay that way: Researchers are already on the trail of the causes.
Published Could high-temperature single crystals enable electric vehicles capable of traveling up to one million kilometers? (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Researchers unveil a microstructure design guide to enhance the durability of lithium secondary batteries.
Published Innovative battery design: More energy and less environmental impact (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
A new electrolyte design for lithium metal batteries could significantly boost the range of electric vehicles. Researchers have radically reduced the amount of environmentally harmful fluorine required to stabilize these batteries.
Published A breakthrough in inexpensive, clean, fast-charging batteries (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Scientists have created an anode-free sodium solid-state battery. This brings the reality of inexpensive, fast-charging, high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage closer than ever.
Published Whoever controls electrolytes will pave the way for electric vehicles (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
Team develops a commercially viable and safe gel electrolyte for lithium batteries.
Published MXenes for energy storage (via sciencedaily.com) Original source
A new method in spectromicroscopy significantly improves the study of chemical reactions at the nanoscale, both on surfaces and inside layered materials. Scanning X-ray microscopy (SXM) at MAXYMUS beamline of BESSY II enables the investigation of chemical species adsorbed on the top layer (surface) or intercalated within the MXene electrode (bulk) with high chemical sensitivity.