Articles tagged with Lithium Ion Batteries
Researchers at Rice University have discovered that the madder plant's purpurin can be used as a natural cathode for lithium-ion batteries, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional batteries. The team has built a half-battery cell with a capacity of 90 milliamp hours per gram after 50 charge/discharge cycles.
Researchers from City College of New York have developed a non-toxic and sustainable lithium-ion battery powered by purpurin, a natural plant dye extracted from the madder plant. The battery's production process is simpler and less expensive than traditional Li-ion batteries, with fewer environmental risks.
A Kansas State University doctoral student is developing a high-performance nanostructure of silicon coated onto carbon nanofibers to improve lithium-ion batteries. The material stores roughly 10 times the energy of current electrodes, resulting in a 10-15 percent improvement in battery technology.
A team of engineers at Washington University in St. Louis will receive $2 million to design a battery management system for lithium-ion batteries, guaranteeing their longevity and safety. The project aims to push the current technology to 100-percent efficiency while maintaining battery lifetime.
Researchers at Ruhr-University Bochum are developing an aqueous lithium-ion battery that could improve the performance, lifespan, and price-performance ratio of existing batteries. The goal is to produce a more efficient and cost-effective energy storage device for use in power supply systems.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new family of liquid salt electrolytes called MetILs, which could lead to batteries storing three times more energy than today's batteries. The breakthrough may help integrate large-scale intermittent renewable energy sources into the nation's electric grid.
Researchers at KIT develop a new concept for rechargeable batteries based on fluoride shuttles, increasing storage capacity by several factors. The fluoride-ion battery offers improved safety properties without lithium, with potential applications in mobile devices.
Scientists have developed a fast-recharge, three-dimensional lithium-ion battery that recharges in minutes, not hours. The new battery has a longer lifespan and can store more energy per unit volume, making it ideal for electric cars.
Scientists have developed a new high-performance lithium-ion battery that stores large amounts of energy in a small space, making it suitable for powering electric vehicles. The innovative battery has a high rate capacity, enabling it to provide current even in extreme temperatures.
Scientists have created tiny energy storage devices, no bigger than a grain of sand, with the potential to power micro- and nano-scale devices. The new batteries are part of a larger effort to miniaturize lithium-ion technology, which could lead to breakthroughs in fields like medicine and electronics.
Rice University scientists have created a new type of silicon anode that can store more than 10 times the amount of lithium as current graphite-based anodes. The breakthrough could lead to significant increases in battery performance and lifespan, making electric cars more efficient and cost-effective.
Scientists have made progress in developing improved materials for high-performance, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can be woven into clothing. These conformable batteries could provide power for a range of devices, including smartphones and GPS units.
Researchers at MIT developed a new electrode material using carbon nanotubes, showing a significant increase in power capacity and stability. The material enables high-power outputs with good conductivity and efficient lithium storage.
Researchers at Cambridge have developed a way to visualize chemistry in lithium-ion batteries using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. This technique could help identify the formation of dendrites, which cause short circuits and fires, enabling the development of safer battery technologies.
A team of MIT researchers has made significant progress on lithium-air batteries by identifying metal catalysts that can improve efficiency and increase energy density. The study finds that electrodes with gold or platinum catalysts show higher activity and efficiency than simple carbon electrodes.
A new high-performance anode structure based on silicon-carbon nanocomposite materials has been developed, significantly improving the performance of lithium-ion batteries. The self-assembly technique creates rigid spheres with open internal channels that allow for rapid entry of lithium ions and accommodate expansion without cracking.
A new anode material made from titanium Nanonets coated with silicon particles demonstrates higher speed, capacity and longevity. The material shows a charge/re-charge rate five to 10 times greater than typical Lithium-ion anode materials.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have won two R&D 100 Awards for their work on ultra-high power lithium-ion batteries and ultrananocrystalline diamond (UNCD) mechanical seals. These innovations demonstrate the scientific know-how and innovative spirit of Argonne researchers.
A world-wide licensing agreement is reached for Argonne’s patented composite cathode materials, resulting in longer-lasting and safer batteries for hybrid-electric vehicles, cell phones, and laptops. The new technology enhances performance, life, and safety of lithium-ion cells.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories are developing strategies to make lithium-ion batteries more tolerant to abusive conditions, with the goal of increasing their lifespan and reducing costs. The team's work could pave the way for the widespread adoption of hybrid electric vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries.