Articles tagged with Energy Storage
Researchers have developed cement-based supercapacitors that can store and release energy rapidly, offering a promising solution for powering smart buildings. The devices were tested and found to have a compressive strength comparable to commercial concrete, paving the way for a more efficient and sustainable energy storage system.
Researchers at HKUST developed a biomimetic nanocoating inspired by human cartilage to suppress battery degradation and extend lifespan. The coating enables batteries to retain high capacity after thousands of charge-discharge cycles, opening a pathway toward next-generation nickel-rich lithium-ion batteries.
Viologen-linked covalent organic frameworks (Vio-COFs) exhibit permanent positive charges, reversible redox activity, and extended π-conjugated frameworks, enabling precise control over charge distribution and electron-transfer pathways. Their unique properties make them suitable for advanced functional materials applications in energy...
An international team proposes a physics-aware framework to make AI-guided hydrogen storage materials discovery more reliable. The framework connects reproducibility-aware data, thermodynamics-constrained models, AI-driven inverse design, and experimental validation to create a learning cycle.
A KAIST research team has identified the cause of measurement artifacts in nanoscale battery analysis, which can lead to misinterpretation of ion movement. The team developed a method to reduce these artifacts by smoothing battery material surfaces.
SUNY Chancellor King visited the Great New York State Fair, showcasing participating SUNY campuses and offering free admission to current and incoming students. The event highlights SUNY's agricultural, healthcare, and technology initiatives.
Researchers developed a tri-layer composite solid electrolyte with enhanced ionic conductivity and mechanical durability, boosting lithium-ion mobility and suppressing dendrite formation. The new electrolyte achieved nearly four times higher ionic conductivity and demonstrated over 1000 hours of stable cycling in symmetric cell tests.
Aqueous Zn-based flow batteries offer flexible design and low-cost zinc, but face issues with Zn deposition, crossover, and performance decay. Researchers call for integrated materials and reactor engineering to improve durability and energy density.
A KAIST research team developed a 3D digital twin of a commercial graphite anode to analyze localized degradation mechanisms during fast charging. They found that binder and pore space distribution significantly impacted battery performance and lifespan.
A new membrane combines food waste-derived biochar, graphene, and a phase change material to store thermal energy, improve heat transfer, and manage moisture. The membrane exhibits high thermal conductivity and water vapor permeability, making it suitable for energy recovery ventilation and smart building systems.
A new study models a future net-zero European power system and tests it against 80 years of historical weather data to understand how it would handle stress with periods of low wind and solar generation, combined with high demand. The study concludes that the risk is greatest during winter when cold and wind-still conditions persist, h...
A KAIST research team has developed a new electrode material that sequentially stores zinc ions and protons, enabling high storage capacity and fast charging/discharging performance. The material achieved 368.7 mAh g⁻¹ storage capacity and retained 46.9% of its capacity even at 16-fold increased charging/discharging rates.
Researchers at Hanbat National University developed a hybrid physics-informed neural network framework for optimization of latent heat thermal energy storage systems. The framework enables rapid, autonomous design optimization by teaching the AI model governing laws of physics.
Carefully controlled sulfidation boosts supercapacitor electrode performance by guiding distinct structural phases and revealing a heterojunction composition that delivers enhanced energy storage. NCF-S95 achieves high specific capacity and cycle stability, showing promise for next-generation supercapacitor materials.
Researchers at Graz University of Technology developed design guidelines for batteries in electric vehicles to increase safety, make repairs easier, and improve sustainability. The new designs facilitate recycling and reuse of damaged cells, reducing waste and conserving resources.
Researchers discovered that scandium doping and coating improve the durability and performance of sodium-ion batteries by stabilizing the crystal structure and suppressing side reactions. The study found that doping improves bulk stability while coating enhances surface stability, leading to improved capacity retention and long-term cy...
A new study by Hanyang University ERICA researchers reveals how air exposure can trigger chemical changes in manganese-coated batteries, accelerating degradation. The team proposes a simple solution to suppress defective surface phases and restore stable manganese-oxygen bonding, leading to improved long-term durability.
Researchers have developed an AI-powered framework that combines multiple AI technologies with automated experiments to accelerate the discovery of advanced energy materials. The '4th+ paradigm' approach enables near-atomic-level accuracy in predicting material properties and rapidly analyzing experimental data.
A Tulane University team is using AI to discover new superconductors, which could improve the nation's electrical grid, medical imaging, and quantum computing. The project combines high-fidelity calculations, physics-aware AI, and experimental measurements to accelerate discovery.
MIT researchers developed framework to make climate-informed energy siting choices, showing how location affects energy system resilience and reducing blackouts. Climate-informed energy siting reduces energy shortfalls by up to fivefold in regions like New England and Texas.
Researchers developed defect-rich silicon-carbon composite anodes with initial discharge capacities exceeding 6,500 mAh g⁻¹, outperforming conventional silicon-anode expectations. AI-assisted design optimized the formulation, revealing a trade-off between capacity and efficiency.
Scientists at Tohoku University identified an optimal lithium concentration that allows for even lithium deposition and a stronger protective layer on the battery's surface. This discovery enables the development of safer, longer-lasting, high-energy-density rechargeable batteries.
Hydrogen displays varying behavior when in vanadium, but researchers have now discovered the role of crystal symmetry in controlling its quantum behavior. Highly symmetric structures allow hydrogen to tunnel between sites, while distorted structures suppress this effect.
Researchers are developing an AI-driven controller for hybrid microgrid systems that integrates multiple energy sources and storage systems. The system aims to increase efficiency of electrical grids used for data centers and other mission-critical loads.
Researchers unveiled a technique to build ultra-clean 2D heterostructures using muscovite crystals, eliminating microscopic residues that disrupt electronic device performance. This method enables precise stacking of atomic layers, leading to new properties and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanoelectronics.
Masahiro Tatsumisago received the NIMS Award 2026 for his pioneering research on amorphous and metastable crystalline materials with high ionic conductivity. His work has established a unified design principle for high ionic conductivity, laying the foundation for practical applications in all-solid-state batteries.
Dr. Banerjee's contributions to heat transfer research have led to 17 U.S. patents and two startup companies, improving energy storage, desalination, and energy efficiency. His dedication to mentoring students has been a proudest accomplishment in his career.
Scientists have developed a new type of battery that harnesses ambient moisture to power IoT devices, offering a sustainable alternative to toxic materials. The batteries can be stretched without losing energy density, making them ideal for wearable monitors and medical devices.
A Korean research team identified surface oxidation occurring during dehydration as the true cause of performance degradation in promising next-generation battery materials. They developed a new liquid-phase bubbling dehydration process that suppresses surface oxidation and improves battery performance.
A team of UTEP researchers has created a printable gel polymer electrolyte that can be 3D-printed in any shape. The material performed similarly to conventional electrolytes and showed optimal performance at a specific recipe ratio, paving the way for flexible battery design.
Researchers at Tohoku University have created a clearer map for searching for hydrogen storage materials, identifying key physical factors that control their performance. The study suggests adjusting geometry and lattice flexibility to raise capacity while tuning stiffness to keep equilibrium pressure near everyday conditions.
Researchers introduce scaffold-microenvironment decoupling approach to construct hierarchically tough yet open polymer scaffolds with highly conductive microenvironments. The resulting hydrogel exhibits integrated properties, including high mechanical strength, ultra-high ionic conductivity, and practical efficacy in three demanding el...
A research team has successfully designed a novel electrolyte for fluoride shuttle batteries, which boasts high electrochemical stability and reversibility. The KBF4-containing electrolyte effectively regulates the fluorination reaction, enabling reversible electrode reactions.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a way to achieve simultaneous high strength and plasticity in cobalt aluminum (CoAl) intermetallics. This is achieved through the introduction of dislocations and amorphous interfaces, which enable the materials to withstand extreme forces without fracturing.
Researchers developed a liquid material that charges like a battery, transforms like a living organism, and resets itself in open air. The material stores power for months and can be recharged, making it useful for adaptive clean renewable systems.
A new adaptive charging strategy for lithium-ion batteries reduces battery degradation and improves efficiency. The strategy uses real-time monitoring and adjusts charging currents to prevent lithium plating, resulting in improved charge capacity utilisation and charging efficiency.
Researchers at MIT have developed a low-temperature process to extract battery-grade lithium from hard rock minerals, minimizing waste and costs. The closed-loop system can produce useful materials, including lithium salts, alumina, and silica, with an estimated cost reduction of half compared to traditional methods.
Javad Khazaei's research focuses on developing a novel geometry-based predictive control paradigm for distributed energy resources in power systems. By simplifying complex nonlinear systems using reduced-order modeling, his approach aims to slash data requirements and computational burden while maintaining accuracy. This work has promi...
Researchers have overcome key safety and durability barriers in sodium-ion batteries by using a simple additive of graphitic carbon nitride. The additive promotes flexible, disordered zones where sodium ions move more freely and reduces polarisation, improving battery efficiency and stability. This breakthrough opens a scalable pathway...
A Princeton study projects persistent shortfalls in critical EV battery materials if domestic production expansion, demand-side strategies, and international sourcing are not aligned. Domestic expansion can meet projected demand for some key materials, but significant uncertainties remain.
The City University of Hong Kong has developed a new generation of aqueous zinc-based batteries offering improved safety, higher power, lower cost and environmental sustainability. The breakthrough addresses large-scale energy storage challenges, providing ideal backup power for data centers.
Researchers introduce a novel approach to enhance solar thermal energy storage efficiency by anchoring the phase-change front, preventing its accumulation at the source. The continuous-flow system delivers a charging power of 0.54 kW and a solar thermal storage efficiency of 49.7%, outperforming conventional diffusion-limited approaches.
A new reactor design produced up to 6.9 liters of methane per liter of reactor volume per day, achieving coulombic efficiencies above 95% in laboratory tests. The system efficiently converts carbon dioxide and renewable electricity into methane through a hydrogen-mediated pathway.
Researchers challenged thermodynamic-based framework for catalyst design and proposed new principle focusing on declining efficiency of solid-phase electron transport. They designed homonuclear cobalt-cobalt dual-atom catalyst DA-CoCo, significantly enhancing charge transport in solid intermediates, validating the new design principle.
Scientists analyzed a TiS2|Li3YCl6 half-cell in operando at BESSY II and discovered that intrinsic oxygen causes rapid capacity loss. Oxygen-containing species migrate to the cathode current collector, forming an amorphous layer rich in titanium oxides.
A new report by the UN University finds that critical minerals extraction is causing severe environmental and health crises in vulnerable communities, while benefits accumulate mainly in wealthy nations. The investigation highlights intense water requirements, contaminated water, lost livelihoods and serious health consequences.
Professor Shirley Meng will lead NTU's industry engagement efforts, forging partnerships with global companies and establishing joint research institutes worldwide. She brings expertise in integrated battery performance, safety, and sustainability, driving interdisciplinary collaborations and championing fundamental sciences for real-w...
A comprehensive framework optimizes electrolyte and interface designs to boost efficiency and stability in neutral zinc-air batteries. The multiscale approach addresses key performance issues, including oxygen reaction kinetics and electrode instability.
Researchers have discovered that lithium dendrites in batteries are unexpectedly strong and brittle, causing short circuits and safety risks. The findings suggest that future battery design must change to improve safety and reliability of high-energy storage systems.
Researchers discovered that faster dendrite growth is associated with lower stress levels in a commonly used battery electrolyte material, revealing chemical reactions as a new culprit behind the problem. The study provides guidance for designing stronger electrolytes to make solid-state batteries successful.
The NSF Energy Storage Engine has received $45 million over three years to advance next-gen battery and energy storage systems. It will focus on safety, cost efficiency, and AI integration in manufacturing.
A new study identifies the barriers to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) adoption, including coordination problems, limited infrastructure, and varying regulations. V2G technology can provide backup power during periods of high energy demand and earn EV owners money for supplying energy to the grid.
The partnership aims to demonstrate advanced microgrid capabilities with dynamic boundaries and networked microgrids, enhancing reliability for utility customers. EPB will add 58 megawatt hours of energy storage in five microgrids, providing backup power to over a thousand residential customers and community resources.
Judy Jeevarajan, Ph.D., joins UL Research Institutes as vice president and distinguished scientific advisor, guiding critical scientific priorities and mentoring researchers in battery and energy storage safety. With extensive experience in battery chemistry and global standards development, Jeevarajan will continue to shape ULRI's sci...
Researchers achieved a transition temperature of 151 Kelvin, setting the stage for future advancements in superconductivity. The breakthrough could lead to more efficient ways to generate, transmit, and store energy, conserving billions of dollars in savings and reducing environmental impacts.
Researchers developed a bioinspired Janus air electrode with a fish-scale and waterspider-leg structure, enabling rapid substance transport and improving catalytic site utilization. The asymmetric architecture significantly enhances zinc-air battery performance, achieving high power density and specific capacity.
Researchers have developed a new type of solid-state magnesium-air rechargeable battery using nitrogen-doped porous graphene as the cathode. The battery exhibits superior performance and safety compared to traditional systems, with improved chloride resistance and high catalytic activity.
Scientists at the University of Chicago have created Prussian blue analogs that can achieve 99.9% lithium purification, opening up new opportunities for separating industrial waste ions from environmental streams. The unique structure of Prussian blue analogs allows for selective filtering and purification.
Case Western Reserve researchers create a new type of electrolyte that improves the safety and efficiency of flow batteries, enabling large-scale energy storage. The breakthrough could lead to advancements in solar farms, power grids, data centers, and other applications.
Dr. Paul Ohodnicki joins as permanent director, succeeding Heng Ban; to expand energy research and education capabilities across multiple disciplines.