Recently, a research team has put forward an intriguing approach to enhance the efficiency of solar cells. Their focus on the potential antimony trisulfide (Sb2S3) as a photovoltaic absorber has led to a parallel planar heterojunction (PPHJ) strategy for the preparation of highly efficient solar cells. Their findings have been published in Angewandte Chemie International […]
Lithium News
Molecular engineering advances lithium-metal batteries, paving the way for safer, more powerful devices
The boom in phones, laptops and other personal devices over the last few decades has been made possible by the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, but as climate change demands more powerful batteries for electric vehicles and grid-scale renewable storage, lithium-ion technology might not be enough. Lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) have theoretical capacities an order of magnitude greater […]
This New Battery Could Be The Next Big Thing For EVs, And Your Portfolio
Practically every automaker out there is betting that EVs are going to chauffer us all in the future, and that sure looks likely with wide swaths of the world moving to ban the sale of fossil-fuel-powered cars and trucks. But to really seal the deal on this global green transition, we’re going to need better […]
Grant powers regional lithium mining hub as shortage looms
Hoping to forestall an expected global lithium shortfall, those working to establish a sustainable lithium mining industry in Southern California have gotten a surge of support with a new grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The $500,000 grant is helping establish the Lithium Valley Clean Tech Hub, a consortium of academics, private industry, government […]
An EV slowdown? Battery makers are cool with that.
The news that big auto companies like General Motors and Ford Motor are slowing their electric vehicle rollouts has one group a bit relieved: battery-makers. This nascent U.S. industry has received $58 billion of investment in the year since the Inflation Reduction Act became law, according to Jay Turner, a professor at Wellesley College in […]
LG Energy modifies battery manufacturing plans at proposed Queen Creek facility
LG Energy Solution is modifying its plans at its proposed 1.4-million-square-foot battery manufacturing plant in Queen Creek, stating it intends to make it a key production hub for cylindrical batteries in North America. In a recent third quarter earnings report, the South Korean battery company said it will now produce 46-Series cylindrical batteries at an […]
ZYC Energy launches 5.12 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery
China-based battery manufacturer ZYC Energy has presented a new lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) storage system for residential applications. “Our new product ensures optimal charging / discharging even in winter, down to -10 C,” a company spokesperson told pv magazine. The DIY 5000 system measures 440 mm x 134 mm x 480 mm and weighs 46 […]
Canadian and U.S. markets rise after data show labour markets continue to cool
TORONTO — Markets on both sides of the border ended the week on a sunny note after a pair of reports showed signs of cooling in the job market on both sides of the border, lending optimism to investors looking for certainty. Broad-based strength led by battery metals and telecom stocks helped the TSX gain […]
New designs for solid-state electrolytes may soon revolutionize the battery industry
Researchers led by Professor Kang Kisuk of the Center for Nanoparticle Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), have announced a major breakthrough in the field of next-generation solid-state batteries. It is believed that their new findings will enable the creation of batteries based on a novel chloride-based solid electrolyte that exhibits exceptional ionic […]
Zimbabwe lithium export earnings treble as projects take off
Zimbabwe earned $209 million from lithium exports in the first nine months of 2023, nearly treble last year’s earnings, Mines Minister Zhemu Soda said on Wednesday, as Chinese-driven mining and processing projects take off. Africa’s top lithium producer, Zimbabwe hopes demand for the mineral, which is key for renewable energy storage, will help revive its […]
