Metals Tech

Forge Battery is now shipping its prototype 21700 cylindrical Li-ion battery cells with a confirmed specific energy of 300 Wh/kg. Forge Battery, a commercial lithium-ion battery production subsidiary of materials science company Forge Nano, is shipping its “Gen. 1.1 Supercell” to existing customers and potential partners. This move marks a significant milestone for Forge Battery […]

Researchers have developed a new method to successfully extract purified active materials from battery waste. The method will help to properly separate and recycle battery materials at a low cost. The method will also contribute to the greener production of electric vehicles and tackle the environmental issue of efficiently recycling lithium-ion batteries. The research team […]

In a noteworthy advancement, Group1 has launched the world’s first Potassium-ion battery that has been designed within the widely utilized 18650 cylindrical form factor. “We are excited to introduce the world’s first 18650 Potassium-ion battery,” stated Alexander Girau, Chief Executive Officer of Group1. An 18650 potassium-ion battery represents a category of rechargeable batteries that employs […]

Nickel-based alloys, critical materials used in many advanced nuclear reactors, come with unwanted baggage. Aside from being very expensive, nickel ore is mined in politically sensitive parts of the world. The ore also has a high moisture content that can pose safety issues for those transporting the ore in cargo ships because the cargo can […]

Maryland-based ION Storage Systems is about to dramatically accelerate the commercialization of its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs). August 1, 2024: ION announced that it’s achieved 800 cycles in its cells without requiring compression or volume change. They’re the first to do it with a non-compression anodeless design. Compression has long been an obstacle to SSB success. June […]

Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York have developed a self-powered “bug” that can skim across the water, and they hope it will revolutionize aquatic robotics. Their work is published in the journal Advanced Materials Technologies. Futurists predict that more than one trillion autonomous nodes will be integrated into all human activities by […]

In recent years, engineers and scientists worldwide have been working on new technologies for generating electricity from renewable energy sources, including photovoltaics (PVs), wind turbines and hydro-power generators. An alternative solution for mitigating the impact of climate change could be to convert the excess or waste heat generated by industries, households and hot natural environments […]

Samsung’s latest solid-state battery technology will power up premium EVs first, giving them up to 621 miles of range. The new batteries—which promise to improve vehicle range, decrease charging times, and eliminate risk of battery fires—could go into mass production as soon as 2027. Multiple automakers have been reportedly testing samples. Samsung did not list […]

A solar battery and storage company secured $513 million in funding for a battery storage project in Arizona, according to an article published in Electrek. The new project will finance the construction of 1,200-megawatt-hour Papago Storage, the largest battery storage endeavor in the state of Arizona. When complete, the project will supply enough renewable energy […]

Self-amputation may seem like a drastic move, but it’s a survival tactic that’s proved particularly handy for numerous creatures. Yale roboticists have drawn inspiration from lizards, crabs, and other animals who shed parts of themselves without looking back, all for the purpose of moving forward. Outside the lab, a robot could face many potential perils: […]