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Categories: Energy: Batteries, Mathematics: Puzzles
Published Previously unseen processes reveal path to better rechargeable battery performance


To design better rechargeable ion batteries, engineers and chemists have collaborated to combine a powerful new electron microscopy technique and data mining to visually pinpoint areas of chemical and physical alteration within ion batteries.
Published Water for drinking? Nope, water for batteries


A research team develops aqueous rechargeable batteries based on zinc anodes. Polymeric artificial interphase to improve battery stability.
Published Mathematicians explain how some fireflies flash in sync


A new study by mathematicians shows that math borrowed from neuroscience can describe how swarms of these unique insects coordinate their light show, capturing key details about how they behave in the wild.
Published 2D nanosheets as anodes in Li-ion batteries: The answer is in the sheets


Researchers use titanium diboride nanosheets as anode material in lithium-ion batteries to enable fast charging and extend battery life.
Published Batteries without critical raw materials


The market for rechargeable batteries is growing rapidly, but the necessary raw materials are limited. Sodium-ion batteries, for example, could offer an alternative. Researchers have investigated new combinations of electrolyte solutions and electrode materials for this purpose.
Published Researchers design next-generation electrolytes for lithium metal batteries


A team of researchers has discovered a new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal batteries. This new mechanism, which does not depend on the traditional kinetic approach, has potential to greatly enhance the energy density of batteries.
Published Music class in sync with higher math scores -- but only at higher-income schools


Music and arts classes are often first on the chopping block when schools face tight budgets and pressure to achieve high scores on standardized tests. But it's precisely those classes that can increase student interest in school and even benefit their math achievement, according to a new study.
Published Limits of lithium extraction from thermal water


Pumping up thermal water, separating lithium, and using it to produce batteries for electric mobility -- the idea of lithium as an environmentally compatible and regionally available by-product of geothermal energy plants appears highly promising. However, it has not been clear so far whether domestic lithium extraction is really worthwhile. A team of researchers has now summarized the state of the art, analyzed raw materials markets, and assessed technologies.
Published Keeping electricity affordable on wireless charging highways


Efficient pricing will be crucial to minimize energy costs for private operators who provide on-the-highway wireless charging for electric cars -- and for consumers who will use this service, according to new research.
Published Watching lithium in real time could improve performance of EV battery materials


Researchers have found that the irregular movement of lithium ions in next-generation battery materials could be reducing their capacity and hindering their performance.
Published Chemists boost eco-friendly battery performance using catalysts with unconventional phase nanostructures


The metal-carbon dioxide battery is a promising and environmentally friendly technology, but its energy efficiency is limited. Recently, a research team has discovered an innovative way to overcome this problem by introducing an unconventional phase nanomaterial as a catalyst, boosting battery energy efficiency up to 83.8%. The study reveals a novel design of catalysts for the new generation of meta-gas batteries that can contribute to carbon neutral goals.
Published Battery tech breakthrough paves way for mass adoption of affordable electric car


A breakthrough in electric vehicle battery design has enabled a 10-minute charge time for a typical EV battery. This is a record-breaking combination of a shorter charge time and more energy acquired for longer travel range.
Published Electronic gaming can trigger potentially lethal heart rhythm problems in susceptible children


Electronic gaming can precipitate life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in susceptible children whose predisposition may have been previously unrecognized, according to a new report. The investigators documented an uncommon, but distinct pattern among children who lose consciousness while playing electronic (video) games.
Published The battery that runs 630 km on a single charge


A research team succeeds in developing anode-free Li batteries with maximized energy density, improving energy density by 40%.
Published Scientists develop inexpensive device that can harvest energy from a light breeze and store it as electricity


Scientists have developed a low-cost device that can harness energy from wind as gentle as a light breeze and store it as electricity.
Published Seaweed-based battery powers confidence in sustainable energy storage


A team uses nanomaterials made from seaweed to create a strong battery separator, paving the way for greener and more efficient energy storage.
Published More reasons to go solar when gearing up for a greener drive


With electric vehicles sales soaring worldwide, potential buyers are not just weighing up the price tag, but also the logistics and expense of charging the planet-friendly cars. A new study shows households with solar panels and batteries will be the big winners.
Published As few as 1 in 5 COVID cases may have been counted worldwide, mathematical models suggest


Mathematical models indicate that as few as one in five cases of COVID-19 which occurred during the first 29 months of the pandemic are accounted for in the half billion cases officially reported.
Published Magnetic field helps thick battery electrodes tackle electric vehicle challenges


As electric vehicles grow in popularity, the spotlight shines more brightly on some of their remaining major issues. Researchers are tackling two of the bigger challenges facing electric vehicles: limited range and slow recharging.
Published Cobalt-free cathode for lithium-ion batteries


Researchers offer a new mixture of metallic elements to serve as lithium-ion cathodes. This 'high-entropy doping strategy' is part of an effort to remove cobalt -- and expensive and geopolitically problematic mineral -- from LI batteries.