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Researchers at Penn State develop a hydrogel-based battery that mimics the electrical processes of electric eels, producing higher power densities than previous designs. The battery is non-toxic, flexible, and environmentally stable, making it suitable for biomedical applications.
A team of researchers from Chonnam National University explores how boosting consumer trust can increase adoption of second-life EV battery tech. They found that transparent safety inspections and tailored messaging can improve adoption outcomes.
Researchers have developed a new composite material that stores and releases heat, reducing temperature swings in buildings. The engineered biochar-clay hybrid increased energy storage capacity by 223% and improved thermal conductivity, demonstrating potential for real-world applications.
Researchers have created a method to convert waste cigarette butts into nitrogen and oxygen co-doped nanoporous biochar with exceptional performance as an electrode material for supercapacitors. The material achieved a specific capacitance of nearly 345 farads per gram, demonstrating its potential for real-world applications.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have achieved a new breakthrough in structural battery composites, a material that stores energy while also carrying mechanical loads. This innovation has the potential to make electric vehicles lighter and more efficient, as well as be applied to aircraft.
Researchers have developed a new approach to suppressing the shuttle effect in transition metal fluoride cathodes, leading to unprecedented discharge plateau voltage and high-performance thermal battery cathodes. The study focused on thermal batteries and utilized an ion-sieving concept to achieve selective confinement.
Researchers from Japan successfully downscaled a total ferroelectric memory capacitor stack to just 30 nm, maintaining high remanent polarization and paving the way for compact and efficient on-chip memory. This breakthrough demonstrates compatibility with semiconductor devices and paves the way for future technologies.
Researchers developed an anode-free lithium metal battery that delivers nearly double driving range using the same battery volume. The battery's volumetric energy density of 1,270 Wh/L is nearly twice that of current lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles.
A new hybrid anode technology has been developed that delivers higher energy storage while reducing thermal runaway and explosion risks. The 'magneto-conversion' strategy applies an external magnetic field to ferromagnetic manganese ferrite conversion-type anodes, promoting uniform lithium ion transport and preventing dendrite formation.
Researchers developed a novel bromine-based two-electron transfer reaction system to improve zinc-bromine flow batteries. The new system achieves high energy density and long lifespan with ultra-low bromine concentration, reducing electrolyte corrosivity.
Researchers at Brown University have identified a simple method to combat lithium dendrites, which cause circuits between the battery's anode and cathode, destroying the battery. By applying thermal compression using temperature differences on either side of an electrolyte, they can significantly suppress dendrite formation.
Researchers found that sodium-ion batteries using hard carbon negative electrodes can reach faster charging rates than lithium-ion batteries, thanks to the pore-filling mechanism. This process is limited by the efficiency of ion aggregation within the electrode's nanopores, which requires less energy for sodium insertion.
Researchers at Edith Cowan University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve a major roadblock in solid-state battery technology. By leveraging machine learning models, they can predict how materials will behave and identify better interface designs.
Researchers have developed a new acoustic wave-producing technology on an electronic chip, enabling customizable curved waves for trapping objects, routing wave information, and transporting fluids. This innovation has significant potential in medical applications, such as noninvasive surgery and biosensors.
Researchers from POSTECH found that aluminum reduces internal structural distortion in cathodes, preventing oxygen holes and shortening battery life. By adding a small amount of aluminum, the team extends battery lifespan while improving energy density.
A new virtual battery model and charger sharing concept improve local energy markets for efficient distribution network operation. This approach enhances grid stability, reduces investment costs, and supports the shift away from fossil fuels.
This survey reviews cutting-edge hydrogen tank technologies, exploring how to safely store gaseous or liquid hydrogen in extreme conditions. Key advancements promise to transform aviation, with materials like carbon fiber-reinforced polymers offering exceptional strength-to-weight ratios and reducing the weight of hydrogen tanks.
A joint research team from NIMS and Toyo Tanso has developed a carbon electrode that achieves higher output, longer life and scalability for practical lithium-air batteries. The electrode's hierarchically controlled porous structure results in high-output operation and improved durability.
A new fabrication method has been developed to create wafer-scale energy storage capacitors with astonishing heating and cooling rates of up to 1,000 °C per second. This 'flash annealing' technique enables the synthesis of high-performance relaxor antiferroelectric films on silicon wafers in just one second.
A PhD student at Lehigh University is working with Siemens to develop real-time monitoring and control tools for hyperscale data centers. The goal is to create a localized power network that can operate independently of the main grid, reducing power demands from artificial intelligence and increasing energy efficiency.
A new gradient anode design addresses key challenges in sodium batteries, achieving high-energy-density and stable performance. The symmetric cell demonstrates ultralong cycle life and unprecedented energy density of 200 Wh kg-1.
Rice University researchers outline emerging solutions to make graphite production cleaner and more resilient, including synthetic graphite from renewable sources. The study emphasizes the critical role of graphite in energy storage technologies and the need for sustainable supply chain management.
The team's novel findings use metal-organic framework-derived hierarchical porous carbon nanofibers with low-coordinated cobalt single-atom catalysts to enhance redox kinetics and suppress dissolution of lithium polysulfides. This synergistic design enables high-capacity retention and superior rate performance over hundreds of cycles.
Researchers at Yonsei University have developed a groundbreaking fluoride-based solid electrolyte that enables all-solid-state batteries to operate beyond 5 volts safely. The innovation allows spinel cathodes to operate efficiently and retain over 75% capacity after 500 cycles.
Researchers have created a novel three-dimensional porous structure that improves the lifespan and safety of lithium-metal batteries. The design allows for uniform lithium deposition, reducing the risk of internal short-circuits or explosions.
Researchers at South China University of Technology develop a method to solve unstable anode:electrolyte interfaces using digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing. The resulting batteries retain over 91% capacity after 8,000 cycles and achieve stable cycling over 2,000 hours.
A new study published in Nature Nanotechnology reveals a double-layer electrode design that improves the cyclic stability and fast-charging performance of automotive batteries. The breakthrough could reduce costs by 20-30% and pave the way for next-generation high-performance batteries.
University of Houston researchers have discovered a material with thermal conductivity exceeding 2,100 watts per meter per Kelvin at room temperature. This breakthrough challenges existing theories and could lead to the development of new semiconductor materials with improved thermal management in electronics and data centers.
The researchers developed a novel facet-guided metal plating strategy using Zn as the host metal, which promotes uniform metal growth and suppresses dendrite formation. The strategy improved battery stability, retaining 87.58% of its initial capacity over 900 cycles.
Researchers developed a machine learning-driven design for a high-energy NASICON cathode that surpasses previous materials in terms of specific capacity, average operating voltage, and rate capability. The new cathode addresses sustainability concerns by replacing toxic vanadium with more environmentally friendly elements.
Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered a simple way to boost sodium-ion battery performance by leaving water in key component. The new material, nanostructured sodium vanadate hydrate, showed significant improvements in charge storage, charging speed, and stability, even in saltwater.
A new study suggests that electric vehicles can help mitigate climate change and public health issues by strategically charging and discharging from the grid. By doing so, EVs can sell stored energy back to the grid, reducing emissions and helping to build more renewable energy generators.
A new AI-based method optimizes the operation of solar power generation and battery storage systems, reducing imbalance penalties by approximately 47% compared to conventional control methods. The method maintains stable profits throughout the four seasons and can handle real-world uncertainties such as sudden weather changes and compl...
A team of researchers from Tokyo University of Science has discovered a new approach to enhance air and water stability in sodium-ion batteries by doping with calcium ions. The study shows that Ca-doped NFM exhibits high stability, improved rate of performance, and high discharge capacity.
Research suggests that the US can mine sufficient graphite to produce batteries for electric vehicles and stationary storage, but economic factors make it challenging. The country's supply of natural graphite exceeds demand projections, while synthetic graphite demand is expected to outpace supply.
The UJI is leading a project to develop advanced solid electrolytes for lithium and sodium metal batteries using additive manufacturing techniques. This will allow the ceramics industry to explore new avenues for diversification and promote knowledge transfer to the emerging regional energy storage industry.
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a rechargeable magnesium battery prototype that can operate stably at room temperature, thanks to a newly designed amorphous oxide cathode. The breakthrough enables fast and reversible Mg-ion diffusion, allowing for efficient energy storage and reducing dependence on limited lithium resources.
Researchers discovered how individual MXene flakes behave at the single-flake level, revealing changes in conductivity and optical response. The new spectroscopic micro-ellipsometry technique allowed for non-destructive measurements of individual MXene flakes, providing fundamental knowledge needed to design smarter technologies.
A new study from Hanbat National University demonstrates how quantum reinforcement learning can optimize residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for improved energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The technology reduces power consumption by up to 63% and decreases electricity costs by up to 64%.
Researchers at ISTA have discovered a way to tune singlet oxygen, a highly reactive ROS that causes cell damage and degrades batteries. By controlling the pH inside mitochondria, they can produce more 'good' triplet oxygen and reduce the production of 'bad' singlet oxygen.
Researchers at Shinshu University developed a novel copper-cobalt oxide composite that excels in energy storage, environmental remediation and water splitting. The material boasts high specific capacitance, exceptional stability and numerous active catalytic sites, making it a promising low-cost alternative to conventional catalysts.
Researchers develop flexible batteries with internal voltage regulation using liquid metal microfluidic perfusion and plasma-based reversible bonding techniques. This technology addresses limitations of traditional rigid batteries.
Researchers have developed a new technique to create all-solid-state sodium batteries that retain performance down to subzero temperatures. The breakthrough uses metastable sodium hydridoborate, which has high ionic conductivity, allowing for thick cathodes and improved energy density.
Researchers predict EU will need to meet 250 TWh annually for local battery cell production by 2050, offsetting 90 TWh of upstream fossil fuel energy. Maximizing recycling rates could reduce import dependency and future energy demand.
A team of researchers has developed a new material that enhances the capacity and stability of lithium-sulphur batteries by trapping polysulphides in open pores, reducing battery life shortening. The material improves Li-S battery performance to over 1,500 cycles with minimal capacity loss.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have successfully synthesized Prussian Blue with an octahedral morphology by using a specialized solvent. The new crystal shape enhances electrochemical reactivity and stable performance in sodium-ion hybrid capacitors.
Researchers create a biohybrid supercapacitor by embedding energy-producing bacteria in cement, storing electrical energy and regenerating its capacity. The material shows promising potential for future development and can recover up to 80% of its original energy capacity.
Researchers developed a new method to create nickel-based Prussian blue analog nanocages that retain an intact skeleton, boosting specific surface area and ion transfer distance. This improves the performance of aqueous nickel-zinc batteries, achieving high energy density and power density.
Biochar X is a pioneering open-access journal focused on advancing the frontiers of biochar science. The journal welcomes high-quality research across various domains, including energy development, health, agriculture, and societal implications.
The new Harvard device can turn purely digital electronic inputs into analog optical signals at high speeds, addressing the bottleneck of computing and data interconnects. It has the potential to enable advances in microwave photonics and emerging optical computing approaches.
The ACS Fall 2025 meeting brought together researchers, academics, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements in chemistry and its multidisciplinary applications. The NEW Community of Journals emerged as a significant player, featuring high-quality publications focused on sustainable development goals.
A new technique for controlling phase boundaries in thin films allows researchers to engineer lead-free energy storage materials with promising dielectric properties. By manipulating the film thickness, they can control the distribution of crystalline structures and enhance specific characteristics of the material.
New research from Edith Cowan University highlights the importance of lithium battery recycling for a circular economy. The recycling process can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, water footprint, and carbon footprint compared to mining.
Researchers at Chungnam National University developed a new ultra-thin protective layer using polyacrylic acid to prevent dendrite growth and enhance battery performance. The zinc-bonded polyacrylic acid coating proved remarkably durable, resisting dissolution in aqueous solutions and promoting uniform distribution of zinc-ions.
Scientists used operando neutron tomography to visualize the dynamic wetting of lithium-sulphur pouch cells, gaining insights into cell failure mechanisms. The study found that discharge/charge processes improve electrolyte homogeneity, promoting electrochemical activation and enhanced capacity.
The proposed method achieves exceptional accuracy of up to 1.6% SOC error under normal conditions and corrects itself within 5 seconds when faced with initial errors, outperforming conventional approaches.
Researchers develop hybrid energy storage system to address solar intermittency challenges. The dual-level design combines lithium-ion batteries with supercapacitors to extend battery lifespan and optimize costs.
A new Stanford University study finds that most US households (60%) can reduce their electricity costs by 15% and weather local or regional blackouts with solar-battery systems. The systems would meet about half of the household's electricity needs on average, allowing them to save money or see no rise in costs.
A study by researchers at the University of Münster found that deploying end-of-life EV batteries as stationary energy storage devices can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By prioritizing reuse, countries with high renewable energies can save up to 56 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Researchers unveiled the link between solid electrolyte interphase structure and nitrogen reduction to ammonia, a promising eco-friendly approach to fertilizer production. The study reveals that ethanol-to-water ratio in the electrolyte significantly impacts ammonia conversion efficiency.