batteries

Hybrid Devices Fully Charge In 30 Seconds

Scientists in South Korea have used liquid electrolytes in combination with nanostructured electrodes to create a fast-charging energy storage device.

How Magnesium Makes For Safer Batteries

Scientists in Japan have found that adding a magnesium salt to lithium batteries makes them safer to use.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: C. C. Chan

A pioneer in electric vehicle research, Professor C. C. Chan shares how a conducive ecosystem can be created for the future of mobility.

Not A Stretch To Obtain Stretchable Batteries

Scientists in South Korea have developed a battery that remains conductive even under 100 percent strain, paving the way for flexible electronics.

Radicals Made Stable

Scientists in South Korea have managed to synthesize and stabilize radical ions which are typically highly reactive and short-lived.

Layers Of Silicon Boost Battery Power

Using a method known as cluster beam deposition, scientists have created silicon nanolayer anodes that boost the power performance of lithium batteries.

Creating Eco-Friendly Rechargeable Batteries

Scientists in Singapore have developed an environmentally friendly, highly conductive organic compound that can be used in rechargeable batteries.

Electricity Generation With A Twist

By twisting carbon nanotubes into highly elastic supercoiled structures, scientists have created yarns that generate electricity when stretched or twisted.

2-In-1 Battery Stores Energy & Captures Carbon

While trying to develop a lithium-air battery, scientists stumbled upon a method to create solid carbon dust from carbon dioxide.