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Functional Polymer Gel Electrolytes for Next-Generation Lithium Secondary Batteries

In a recent review published in the Polymer Journal, researchers examined advancements in gel electrolytes, focusing on the development of self-healing ion gels using ionic liquids for enhanced performance in lithium secondary batteries.

14 Oct 2024

New Technology from Argonne Cuts Carbon Emissions in Aviation Fuel

New Argonne technology creates sustainable aviation fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel.

10 Oct 2024

Integrals Powers Makes Energy Density Breakthrough in Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate Cell Chemistry

Integrals Power has made a breakthrough in Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) cathode active materials for battery cells.

From Integrals Power 8 Oct 2024

$Imaging Anode-Free Solid-State Batteries using Electron Backscatter Diffraction$

Imaging Anode-Free Solid-State Batteries using Electron Backscatter Diffraction

In a recent study published in Nature Materials, researchers developed a protocol for characterizing the microstructure of lithium and sodium samples in anode-free solid-state batteries using focused ion beam and electron backscatter diffraction techniques.

3 Oct 2024

Investigating Lithium Dendrite Branching in Li6.5La3Zr1.5Ta0.5O12 via Microscopy Measurements

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers used advanced microscopy techniques to examine the relationship between dendrite growth and dislocation formation in solid-state electrolytes, shedding light on challenges in lithium metal batteries.

27 Sep 2024

Breakthrough in Sodium-Ion Batteries Could Address Future Lithium Shortages

Lithium-ion batteries have long dominated the market as the go-to power source for electric vehicles. They are also increasingly being considered for storage of renewable energy to be used on the electric grid. However, with the rapid expansion of this market, supply shortages of lithium are projected within the next five to 10 years.

27 Sep 2024

Become a Spectrometry Expert with SPECTRO's Master Class on Lithium-Ion Battery Material Analysis

26 Sep 2024

Manganese-Based Cathode Technology Accelerates Lithium-Ion Battery Innovation

The Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has published new research in Nature Nanotechnology highlighting manganese, the fifth most abundant metal in the Earth's crust, as a potential low-cost and safe alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

26 Sep 2024

Reproducibility Analysis of All-Solid-State Battery Cell Performance

In a recent study, researchers analyzed the reproducibility of all-solid-state battery performance across 21 research groups, revealing significant variability in results and highlighting the need for standardized measurement techniques.

26 Sep 2024