Advancements in battery technology are increasingly focused on developing clean tech solutions. Improved battery manufacturing processes reduce reliance on scarce raw materials and enhance recyclability of existing batteries.
Battery technology has emerged as a critical component in the new energy transition. As the world seeks more sustainable energy solutions, advancements in battery technology are transforming electric transportation, renewable energy integration, and grid resilience.
In addition, alternative batteries are being developed that reduce reliance on rare earth metals. These include solid-state batteries that replace the Li-Ion battery’s liquid electrolyte with a solid electrolyte, resulting in a more efficient and safer battery.
As the demand for batteries continues to rise with the increasing adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, the development of efficient battery-recycling technology becomes crucial. In addition, alternative batteries are being developed that reduce reliance on rare earth metals.
A new type of battery could finally make electric cars as convenient and cheap as gas ones. Solid-state batteries can use a wide range of chemistries, but a leading candidate for commercialization uses lithium metal. Quantumscape, for one, is focused on that technology and raised hundreds of millions in funding before going public in 2020.
Projections are that more than 60% of all vehicles sold by 2030 will be EVs, and battery technology is instrumental in supporting that growth. Batteries also play a vital role in enhancing power-grid resilience by providing backup power during outages and improving stability in the face of intermittent solar or wind generation.
At 60°C, 15 degrees above the maximum operating temperature for a Li-ion battery, the new electrolyte-filled cell could undergo twice as many charging cycles before seeing a 20% drop in...
A new type of battery could finally make electric cars as convenient and cheap as gas ones. Solid-state batteries can use a wide range of chemistries, but a leading candidate for...
The battery technology has been rapidly evolving over the years, and one of the most critical advancements is the development of the battery cells or the battery chips. So, …
In the near future, faster charging solid-state lithium batteries promise to be even more energy-dense, with thousands of charge cycles. How is this AI different?
At 60°C, 15 degrees above the maximum operating temperature for a Li-ion battery, the new electrolyte-filled cell could undergo twice as many charging cycles before …
A new report warns that a boom in computer chip manufacturing in the US could fuel demand for dirty energy, despite companies'' environmental claims. The solution for manufacturers, surprisingly ...
BRIDGE: The chip can harvest enough energy from NFC interactions to run a small device. STMicroelectronics has launched a new NFC chip that uses "energy harvesting" …
The way in which this technology works is by using a new type of AI that Microsoft has created, trained on molecular data that can actually figure out chemistry.
A new type of battery could finally make electric cars as convenient and cheap as gas ones. Solid-state batteries can use a wide range of chemistries, but a leading candidate for...
Columbia Engineering material scientists have been focused on developing new kinds of batteries to transform how we store renewable energy. In a new study recently …
In the midst of the soaring demand for EVs and renewable power, and an explosion in battery development, one thing is certain: batteries will play a key role in the transition to renewable...
£16.6 million investment announced today to give semiconductor researchers and businesses access to new equipment helping them test and make chips for use in high …
But there''s plenty of companies working on improving battery technology itself. Some of these deep-tech startups stick with the good old lithium-ion battery, looking to boost …
Berkeley Lab scientists have achieved record-high energy and power densities in microcapacitors made with engineered thin films, using materials and fabrication techniques …
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a new lithium metal battery that can be charged and …
In the near future, faster charging solid-state lithium batteries promise to be even more energy-dense, with thousands of charge cycles. How is this AI different?
The way in which this technology works is by using a new type of AI that Microsoft has created, trained on molecular data that can actually figure out chemistry.
The process used to make computer chips is measured in nanometres (nm) - with a lower number usually signifying a leap forward. IBM claims its test chip can improve …
In the midst of the soaring demand for EVs and renewable power, and an explosion in battery development, one thing is certain: batteries will play a key role in the …
Battery technologies facilitate power management by storing and releasing electricity based on grid-demand fluctuations. Battery management systems (BMS) are critical to effectively managing the battery, and artificial intelligence …
Battery technologies facilitate power management by storing and releasing electricity based on grid-demand fluctuations. Battery management systems (BMS) are critical to effectively …
3 · A typical magnesium–air battery has an energy density of 6.8 kWh/kg and a theoretical operating voltage of 3.1 V. However, recent breakthroughs, such as the quasi-solid-state …
Shanghai scientists have devised a new material that can be used to develop two-dimensional, low-power-consumption computer chips, which may significantly improve …
Most chips are digital, meaning they store information as 0s and 1s, but the new chip uses components called memristors [memory resistors] that are analogue and can store a …
Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used AI and high-performance computing to discover a promising new battery material faster than ever before.
Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used AI and high-performance computing to discover a promising new battery material faster than ever before.
Berkeley Lab scientists have achieved record-high energy and power densities in microcapacitors made with engineered thin films, using materials and fabrication techniques already widespread in chip …