Researchers have developed a new strategy to increase the output of liquid thermoelectric converters using organic electrolytes. By breaking down electrolyte resistance into its components, they reduced resistance and demonstrated a prototype with equal or greater output than aqueous solutions. The team plans to expand their search for...
SourceIndustrial Chemistry & Materials·JournalIndustrial Chemistry and Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 19, 2024
Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a novel fuel cell electrolyte concept using phosphonic acid polymers with hydrocarbon spacers. The new membrane exhibits improved water insolubility, chemical stability and conductivity under high-temperature and low-humidity conditions.
SourceNagoya University·JournalACS Applied Polymer Materials·DateDec 10, 2024
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Researchers at University of Wisconsin-Madison have invented a water-soluble chemical additive that improves the performance of bromide aqueous flow batteries, making them more efficient and long-lasting. The additive solves issues such as ion leakage and gas formation, enabling the use of these batteries for grid-scale storage.
SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 22, 2024
SwRI researchers developed a tool to model environments expected on icy moons, accounting for organics and predicting conditions for microbial life. The project aims to constrain environmental factors and provide valuable information about ocean worlds.
An international team of scientists identified a surprising factor accelerating lithium-ion battery degradation, leading to reduced charge and potential failure in critical situations. Strategies to reduce self-discharge may include electrolyte additives and cathode coatings to improve battery lifespan.
SourceKaunas University of Technology·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 13, 2024
A Washington State University-led study found a strong link between dehydration and exercise-induced muscle cramps in IRONMAN triathletes. Severe dehydration was associated with an increased risk of muscle cramps, which were more common in athletes who finished the race faster.
SourceWashington State University·JournalClinical Journal of Sport Medicine·DateOct 23, 2024
Researchers from KAIST have developed a new hydrogen production system that overcomes current limitations of green hydrogen production. The system uses a water-splitting process with an aqueous electrolyte, achieving high energy density and long-term stability.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2024
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Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have discovered a new method to create high-performance alkaline batteries using iron and silicate. The process suppresses hydrogen gas generation, improving the energy efficiency of battery systems.
SourceWorcester Polytechnic Institute·JournalChemSusChem·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 17, 2024
Researchers from Qingdao University synthesized VO2@VS2 hollow nanospheres via one-step hydrothermal synthesis, creating a highly efficient cathode material for zinc-ion batteries. The heterostructure enhances battery performance with a reversible capacity of 468 mAh g−1 and 85% retention after 1000 cycles.
SourceSongshan Lake Materials Laboratory·JournalMaterials Futures·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 24, 2024
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed innovative electrolytes that can improve the efficiency of electrochemical processes, including steel production. The new electrolytes are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by eliminating energy-intensive blast furnaces.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalChem·DateSep 24, 2024
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A new study found that individuals with eating disorders have a higher risk of death and poor health outcomes due to abnormal electrolyte levels. The research, led by ICES and The Ottawa Hospital, included over 6,000 individuals with an eating disorder, revealing that 32% had abnormal electrolyte levels.
SourceInstitute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences·JournalThe Lancet Psychiatry·TypeObservational study·DateSep 17, 2024
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have validated a cathode hydrogenation mechanism as the cause of self-discharge in lithium-ion batteries. This discovery could lead to the development of smaller, lighter and cheaper batteries with improved lifespan.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateSep 13, 2024
Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology, in collaboration with MIT and PSI, developed a new method to visualize the inner workings of redox flow batteries using neutron imaging. The technique provides extraordinary moving images that help understand the battery's performance and durability.
SourceEindhoven University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 6, 2024
Researchers designed a new supercapacitor that can store more energy through electrochemical phenomena, with increased capacitance when exposed to UV light. The device uses ZnO nanorods and liquid electrolyte, enabling fast-charging capabilities and opening doors for innovative applications in electronics.
SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A·DateSep 5, 2024
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Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology developed a highly selective and efficient glycerol electrooxidation process that converts waste into high-value three-carbon compounds. Higher borate concentrations improved selectivity for these products, reducing the need for additional processing.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 3, 2024
A new type of gel developed by MLU chemists improves the safety and service life of lithium-ion batteries. Initial lab studies show that it also enhances battery performance, remaining stable at over five volts.
SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2024
Researchers at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology developed a novel nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon-coated thick GF electrode to suppress the crossover phenomenon in flowless zinc-bromine batteries. The new electrodes effectively prevented self-discharge, improving battery performance and lifespan.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2024
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new method to reduce fluorine in lithium metal batteries, increasing their stability and efficiency. The new design requires only 0.1% by weight of fluorine, reducing the environmental footprint of these high-energy batteries.
SourceETH Zurich·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateJul 5, 2024
Researchers have found that choosing the right electrolyte significantly increases the efficiency of the glycerol oxidation reaction in PEC reactors. The study used a PEC cell with photoanodes made of nanoporous bismuth vanadate and tested acidic electrolytes, finding that certain cations and anions improve photocurrent, stability, and...
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalChemical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 1, 2024
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Researchers propose a novel hydrogel electrolyte formula that effectively interrupts water clusters and enhances water covalency, resulting in an expanded voltage stability window. The design improves the battery's climate adaptability by regulating Zn solvation and interfacial adhesion.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 14, 2024
Researchers developed polymeric protective films to improve anode interface stability in sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries. The films, made from various polymers, showed improved interfacial stability and high-capacity retention rates after multiple cycles.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMay 28, 2024
Researchers at Linköping University have developed a battery based on zinc and lignin that can be used over 8000 times, retaining its charge for approximately one week. The battery is stable and easily recyclable, making it a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
SourceLinköping University·JournalEnergy & Environmental Materials·DateMay 14, 2024
Researchers from NUS have developed a novel technique that converts waste carbon dioxide into value-added chemicals and fuels. The method uses a nickel catalyst and acidic electrolytes, achieving an efficiency rate of over 99%. This innovation has the potential to reduce costs by up to 30% and is adaptable for different industrial needs.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 13, 2024
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Chinese scientists developed a new three-phase OSW electrocatalytic system for efficient production of high-purity benzaldehyde, achieving 97% Faradaic efficiency and 91.7% purity without post-purification processes. The system uses clean energy and water resources, simplifying product separation and purification.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2024
A new type of aqueous battery is developed with a specific capacity of over 840 Ah/L and an energy density of up to 1200 Wh/L. The battery uses a mixed halogen solution as the electrolyte, enabling a multi-electron transfer reaction that improves kinetic and reversibility.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Energy·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 23, 2024
Researchers have created a more economical and sustainable rechargeable battery using an ultralow-concentration electrolyte. The new electrolyte, based on lithium difluoro(oxalato)borate and ethyl carbonate/dimethyl carbonate, has a record-breaking low salt content while maintaining high ionic conductivity.
SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 22, 2024
Researchers developed a novel 'cocktail electrolyte' for commercial LiCoO2, achieving ultra-stable fast-charging and high energy density. The electrolyte exhibited robust interfaces, preventing cathode degradation and enhancing reaction kinetics.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 18, 2024
An international team of scientists used quasi-elastic neutron scattering to set a benchmark for a mixture of lithium salt and organic polymer electrolyte. This could enable more energy-dense electrodes and result in more powerful lithium batteries.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalNature Materials·DateApr 16, 2024
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Researchers used operando spectroscopy to study the oxygen evolution reaction in iridium oxide catalysts. The team found that binding of reaction intermediates to the electrode was controlled by long-range interactions between the intermediates and the solution, which depended on pH.
SourceOsaka University·JournalJACS·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 4, 2024
Researchers at PNNL have developed a safe, economical, and water-based flow battery made with commercially available industrial quantities of nitrogenous triphosphonate. The new design exhibits remarkable cycling stability over 1,000 charging cycles, outperforming previous iron-based batteries.
SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2024
The USTC team created a rechargeable, non-aqueous manganese metal battery with halogen-mediated electrolyte, achieving high Coulombic and Faraday efficiencies. The battery demonstrated stable cycling for over 700 hours and showed excellent multiplicity performance.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalJoule·DateMar 15, 2024
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A new project, NaKlaR, aims to improve the efficiency and sustainability of sodium-ion batteries by optimizing production processes and recyclability. The goal is to develop a battery with performance comparable to current reference cells while containing at least 25% recycled electrode material.
Researchers at Aston University will explore gel electrolyte materials to improve lithium-ion batteries' safety and environmental sustainability. The project aims to replace harmful components with renewable ionogels, addressing the need for scalable methods of storing electrical energy.
Researchers at UNIST have introduced non-solvating electrolytes to significantly improve the performance and lifespan of organic electrode-based batteries. The study achieved remarkable improvements in capacity retention and rate performance, with over 91% capacity retention after 1000 cycles.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·DateFeb 22, 2024
A global team of researchers has invented recyclable water batteries that don't catch fire or explode, addressing safety concerns in lithium-ion technology. The batteries use abundant materials like magnesium and zinc, reducing manufacturing costs and environmental risks.
SourceRMIT University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 21, 2024
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Researchers created a polymer electrolyte membrane with an interpenetrating network that enhances fatigue resistance and prolongs the lifespan of fuel cells. The composite membrane exhibits a lifespan of 410 hours, compared to 242 hours for the original Nafion membrane.
SourceIncheon National University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 6, 2024
Researchers observe changes in water molecule movement near a metal electrode depending on the magnitude and polarity of the applied voltage. The study provides crucial insights into electrochemical reactions and paves the way for designing more efficient battery technologies.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 18, 2023
A computational study conducted by Brazilian researchers found that current density and active species concentration are the main variables affecting capacity loss. The approach successfully mitigated cross-contamination, providing an optimal flow between electrolyte tanks under different operating conditions.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·DateNov 22, 2023
An international team at DTU has increased the durability of CO2 electrolyzers, enabling the conversion of captured CO2 into valuable green chemicals like ethylene and ethanol. The breakthrough could play a significant role in the green transition by reducing global CO2 emissions
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalNature Catalysis·DateNov 14, 2023
Researchers have developed a novel approach to create energy-dense, safe batteries using low-melting alkali-based molten salt electrolytes. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of powerful lithium-metal batteries that operate safely at temperatures as low as 25°C.
SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalMatter·DateNov 9, 2023
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Researchers discovered that a new type of electrolyte uses complex nanostructures similar to those in soap to improve battery life. This understanding could lead to the development of lithium batteries that store more energy and last longer.
SourceBrown University·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 8, 2023
The team developed poly(triphenyl piperidinium) based high-temperature proton exchange membranes with improved physicochemical properties, demonstrating enhanced proton conductivity and mechanical stability. The membranes showed promising performance in fuel cell applications, with the highest peak power density achieved at 210 °C.
SourceIndustrial Chemistry & Materials·JournalIndustrial Chemistry and Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 25, 2023
A team of researchers has made breakthroughs in harnessing low-grade heat sources for efficient energy conversion. They developed a highly efficient Thermally Regenerative Electrochemical Cycle (TREC) system that converts small temperature differences into usable energy.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateSep 14, 2023
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Researchers have developed a highly efficient organometal halide perovskite photoanode that suppresses internal and external losses associated with photoelectrochemical water splitting, enhancing reaction kinetics. The new design achieves an unprecedented applied bias photon-to-current conversion efficiency of 12.79%.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 9, 2023
Researchers at University of Houston develop prototype of fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery, addressing safety concerns and enabling new applications for wearable technology. The innovation uses conductive silver fabric as a platform and current collector, providing stable performance and safer properties.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalExtreme Mechanics Letters·DateJul 26, 2023
A KAUST-led team has developed a proton-mediated approach that produces multiple phase transitions in ferroelectric materials, potentially leading to high-performance memory devices. The method enables the creation of multilevel memory devices with substantial storage capacity, operating below 0.4 volts.
SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 17, 2023
Researchers from Japan and Germany have created an eco-friendly light-emitting electrochemical cell using dendrimers combined with biomass-derived cellulose acetate as the electrolyte and a graphene electrode. The device has a long lifespan of over 1000 hours and is environmentally friendly.
SourceKyushu University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2023
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A team of scientists discovered that ions transfer through polymer membranes in hybrid liquid-gas electrolyzers via diffusion, not electromigration. This finding has significant implications for the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly energy technologies.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 5, 2023
Researchers develop an ionic device utilizing redox reactions to achieve a high number of reservoir states, enabling efficient complex nonlinear operations. The device demonstrated remarkable performance in solving second-order nonlinear dynamic equations and predicting future values with low mean square prediction error.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalAdvanced Intelligent Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 3, 2023
Researchers from GIST have developed a hydrotropic-supporting electrolyte to enhance the solubility of organic redox molecules in aqueous systems. This improvement enables the creation of high-energy-density electrochemical capacitors with potential applications in redox flow batteries.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalACS Energy Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 1, 2023
A team at Tohoku University has created a prototype calcium metal rechargeable battery that can handle 500 cycles of charging and discharging. The breakthrough employs a copper sulfide-based cathode and hydride-type electrolyte, demonstrating high stability and performance.
SourceTohoku University·JournalAdvanced Science·DateMay 23, 2023
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Researchers at HSE MIEM develop mathematical model to enhance supercapacitor electrical capacitance by utilizing polymers with large pore sizes. This enables storing more energy and preventing potential adverse effects.
SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalPhysical Review·DateMay 22, 2023
Researchers developed a mechanically tough gel electrolyte to protect lithium metal anodes, significantly improving cycling stability. The achievement may facilitate practical use of high-performance lithium metal anodes in batteries.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2023
Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a zinc-air battery with an open circuit voltage of over 2V, overcoming the major bottleneck for metal-air batteries. By arranging acidic/alkaline electrolytes in tandem, they were able to generate a higher voltage and improve output power density.
SourceTohoku University·JournalAPL Energy·DateMay 9, 2023
Researchers are working on a new concept for lithium-air batteries that could lead to significant improvements in energy storage capacity. A collaborative project in Germany aims to test new materials and components to enhance the stability of these battery cells. The goal is to overcome technical challenges such as unstable electrolyt...
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Researchers have developed a novel method for recycling valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries using spinning reactors. This technology simplifies the extraction-stripping process, allowing for rapid separation of metals in minutes with low concentrations of extractants.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 2, 2023
Researchers from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics developed a strategy to inhibit lithium dendrite growth on modified 3D carbon film. Uniform bottom-up Li deposition behavior was achieved, enabling stable lithium stripping/plating cycling up to 4000 hours.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of Energy Chemistry·DateApr 26, 2023
Researchers have developed an electrolyte to improve the efficiency of CO2 conversion into useful hydrocarbons. The study found that controlling the concentration of the electrolyte is crucial in regulating product formation, with too much potassium leading to clogage and reduced selectivity.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 25, 2023
A new Bi-containing compound, LaBi1.9Te0.1O4.05Cl, exhibits high chemical and electrical stability and a high oxide-ion conductivity superior to other materials at low temperatures. The unique mechanism underlying the high conductivity is explained by an interstitialcy migration of oxide ions through the lattice and interstitial sites.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 19, 2023
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A research team reviewed recent electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ionic liquids, focusing on C1 products like CO, CH₃OH, CH₄, and syngas. They found that CO is the only profitable product among the studied options, while others are too costly.
SourceIndustrial Chemistry & Materials·JournalIndustrial Chemistry and Materials·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 13, 2023