New Impact-Responsive Electrolyte Aims to Prevent Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
A recent development in battery safety could significantly reduce the risk of fires in lithium-ion cells—without requiring a redesign of existing battery production methods....
The First EV Battery Cells Made Entirely from Recycled Materials
At this year’s Cenex Expo, a significant step toward battery sustainability was on display: electric vehicle (EV) battery cells manufactured entirely from recycled materials....
AI Helps Discover Additives for Better Battery Performance
In a promising development for battery technology, researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have applied machine learning to identify new additives that could improve the...
Solar-Powered UAV Completes 74-Hour Flight
A solar-powered uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) has completed a series of extended flight tests, staying airborne for nearly three days without refueling or external...
New Bio-Inspired Robotic Actuator Mimics Human Muscle for High-Precision Tasks
A South Korean research team has developed a new type of robotic actuator that replicates the movement of human muscles using a thin, flexible...
New Real-Time Battery Monitoring Method Enhances Safety and Performance in EVs...
A new approach to battery diagnostics may significantly improve how energy storage systems are managed across different sectors. Developed by researchers at Germany’s Fraunhofer...
New Dry Transfer Coating Method Boosts Lithium-Metal Battery Stability
A new dry transfer printing technique developed in South Korea has significantly improved the durability and safety of lithium-metal batteries, a key technology for...
First Ethanol-to-Jet Fuel Plant Nears Production
A new facility in Georgia is set to become the world’s first commercial plant to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from ethanol, marking a...
Lithium Metal Battery Includes Built-in Fire Suppressant
A new lithium metal battery prototype has been developed with a built-in fire suppression mechanism, addressing one of the biggest safety concerns facing high-energy...
Innovative Process Enhances Lithium-Ion Battery Safety and Performance
A new production process developed by German researchers promises to significantly improve the safety and energy efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, which are crucial for...
Ultrasound Technology Offers Promising New Tool for Battery Safety Testing
As battery-powered devices become increasingly common—from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles and scooters—concerns over battery safety are mounting. A recent wave of high-profile...
Sweating Walls? New Cement-Based Paint Offers Game-Changing Cooling Performance
A newly developed paint is redefining passive cooling with a unique approach that mimics the way humans sweat to shed heat. Named CCP-30, this...
Dissolvable Battery Designed to Vanish After Use
A new type of biodegradable battery that uses probiotics could change the way we think about temporary electronic devices. Developed using water-soluble paper and...
Scientists Develop High-Performance Supercapacitor with Potential to Replace Conventional Batteries
A research breakthrough from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) may bring the energy storage industry one step closer to replacing conventional...
New Benchmark for EV Battery Safety — ‘No Fire, No Explosion’
A major development in battery safety standards is emerging from China, as the country prepares to enforce its new GB 38031-2025 regulation, a mandatory...
Ultralight Energy Harvester Draws Power from Bee Wing Vibrations
In a notable advance for bio-integrated technology, researchers in China have developed an ultralight piezoelectric energy harvester (PEH) that captures electricity from the natural...
Innovation in AI Enhances Nuclear Research Efficiency
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping the future of scientific research, and nuclear science is no exception. A recent development in AI technology has...
New Sensor Technology Aims to Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Safety
As lithium-ion batteries continue to power a growing number of devices, safety concerns have risen to the forefront. Despite their efficiency and long lifespan,...
Breakthrough Technology Boosts Durability of Perovskite Solar Panels
Solar energy continues to grow as a prominent energy source. However, the manufacturing process for solar panels—particularly those made with traditional silicon—remains costly and...
Revolutionizing Solar Energy with Lightweight Perovskite Films
A breakthrough in solar technology is on the horizon, as Queen Mary University of London and Power Roll, a solar startup, team up to...
Sustainable Energy Storage: Hybrid Supercapacitor Developed Using Sawdust
Researchers from the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) have unveiled a groundbreaking hybrid supercapacitor that uses carbon derived from the waste of Pinus...
Optimizing Bifacial Perovskite Solar Cells for Maximum Efficiency
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have made a breakthrough in enhancing the performance of bifacial perovskite solar cells (Bi-PSCs). Their study...
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