batteries
This Lithium Ion Battery Heals Itself Like Wolverine
Using carbon nanotubes, researchers have developed a thin, flexible lithium ion battery that can heal itself after breaking.
Just Chill Out! This Battery Can Withstand Cold Weather
This eco-friendly battery could provide a portable source of power in refrigerated factories or extreme winter environments.
How To Make Li-S Batteries More Efficient? Carbon Spheres & Nanotubes
The challenges of producing lithium-sulfur batteries on a large scale can potentially be solved through carbon spheres and 3D nanostructures.
Smartphone Batteries Go Solar To Light Rural Homes
Recycled smartphone batteries could power solar LED lamps in rural communities—and create jobs in the process.
Recipe For Making Batteries: Add A Dash Of Salt
Researchers have found that using salt crystals as a template to grow thin sheets of conductive metal oxides make the materials turn out larger and more chemically pure.
Superionic Crystals Could Replace Liquid Electrolytes
Researchers have designed two superionic crystals which could pave the way for safer all-solid-state batteries.
Replacing Lithium With Aluminum For Environmentally Friendly Batteries
This cheap and environmentally friendly battery could theoretically power a Tesla Model S for 560 km.
With This Fuel Cell, Drones Can Now Fly Longer
Researchers have developed a solid oxide fuel cell that has greater capacity than its lithium ion predecessors, allowing drones to have longer flight times.
Melting Our Way Towards Solid-State Batteries
Researchers have developed a method to make all-solid-state lithium batteries that will not catch fire or explode.
