Efficient and cheap batteries that can also capture harmful emissions could be right around the corner, thanks to a new system that speeds up the development of catalysts for lithium-CO2 (Li-CO2) batteries. The technology has been developed by the University of Surrey, Imperial College London, and Peking University to address the slow and inefficient methods […]
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Faster Charging Electric Vehicles by Suppressing Lithium Plating in Automotive Batteries
Researchers have found a way to curb lithium plating in EV batteries, promising faster charging and longer battery life, heralding a significant advancement for electric vehicles. A new study led by Dr. Xuekun Lu from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with an international team of researchers from the UK and USA has found […]
German consumer group debunks residential battery misconceptions
As electricity markets fluctuate and energy prices rise, German households are increasingly seeking self-sufficiency with rooftop PV systems and batteries. About 70% of new residential systems in Germany now include home storage. However, not all claims about battery storage use are accurate. In order to counter false expectations, Verbraucherzentrale NRW has clarified the five main mistakes that […]
Honda Targeting 50% Weight Reduction With EV Solid State Batteries Honda plans to begin pilot production of solid-state batteries next ye
Range continues to be an issue for electric vehicles, despite their improvements over the years. Battery packs are heavy, and stuffing in ever-larger ones to increase range can be counterproductive. That’s where solid-state batteries can help. During a conversation with The Drive at Monterey Car Week, Honda executives said they aim to cut battery weight in half through the use of […]
Move over lithium-ion: Zinc-air batteries a cheaper and safer alternative
Zinc-air batteries have emerged as a better alternative to lithium in a recent Edith Cowan University (ECU) study into the advancement of sustainable battery systems. ECU’s Dr Muhammad Rizwan Azhar led the project which discovered lithium-ion batteries, although a popular choice for electric vehicles around the world, face limitations related to cost, finite resources, and […]
Revolutionizing Energy Storage: Researchers Unveil 2D Carbon Nitride Solar Battery
Solar energy, the bedrock of the ongoing push towards sustainable energy solutions, is taking a significant leap forward as researchers from the University of Cordoba and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research collaborate to advance the design of a groundbreaking solar battery. This battery harnesses the potential of a plentiful, non-toxic, and easily […]
Researchers develop new carbon-capture solution for a cleaner, more energy-dense fuel source
Over the past three centuries, especially since the Industrial Revolution in the late 18th and 19th centuries, human activities have significantly increased greenhouse gas levels in the Earth’s atmosphere. The main culprits are fossil fuel consumption, industrial processes, deforestation, and waste management. In response, the United States aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 52% […]
Researchers unveil a new, economical approach for producing green hydrogen
Researchers at the University of Colorado have developed a new and efficient way to produce green hydrogen or green syngas, a precursor to liquid fuels. The findings could open the door for more sustainable energy use in industries like transportation, steelmaking and ammonia production. The new study, published Aug. 16 in the journal Joule, focuses […]
Thicker, denser, better: New electrodes may hold key to advanced batteries
The demand for high-performance batteries, especially for use in electric vehicles, is surging as the world shifts its energy consumption to a more electric-powered system, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and prioritizing climate remediation efforts. To improve battery performance and production, Penn State researchers and collaborators have developed a new fabrication approach that could make […]
Researchers fabricate phase-heterojunction all-inorganic perovskite solar cells with an efficiency above 21.5%
Solar technologies have become increasingly advanced over the years, with the discovery of new photovoltaic materials and designs. While solar cells based on a mixture of organic and inorganic halide perovskite materials have been the topic of numerous research studies and achieved promising performances, these cells are often difficult to fabricate on a large-scale. Researchers […]
