Energy & Green Tech
The challenge of building an energy future that preserves and improves the planet is a massive undertaking. But it all hinges on the charged particles moving through invisibly small materials.
Nov 21, 2019
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Automotive
California firefighters ended up using a water-filled pit to douse stubborn flames in a Tesla's battery compartment earlier this month, illustrating the distinct difficulties in battling electric vehicle blazes.
Jun 30, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
A step towards new "beyond lithium" rechargeable batteries with superior performance has been made by researchers at the University of Bath.
Sep 18, 2017
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers are actively working on non-flammable solid electrolytes as a safer alternative to liquid electrolytes commonly found in lithium-ion batteries, which are vulnerable to fires and explosions.
Feb 7, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists at UC San Diego have discovered a new anode material that enables lithium-ion batteries to be safely recharged within minutes for thousands of cycles. Known as a disordered rocksalt, the new anode is made up of ...
Sep 2, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
A portfolio of 44 battery storage systems across San Diego County aimed at adding more emissions-free energy to California's electric grid is about to roll out, with one location in Chula Vista and another in El Cajon poised ...
Jan 5, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have created a new silicon-tin nanocomposite anode that could lead to lithium-ion batteries that can be charged and discharged more times before they reach the end of ...
Aug 3, 2016
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Engineering
To power our increasingly electrified society, energy storage technology must evolve and adapt to meet the growing demand. Lithium-ion batteries, already essential to myriad technology, will require dramatic improvements ...
Jun 29, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
How do we make battery recycling cost effective? Scientists at the ReCell center have taken another step towards that goal.
Sep 28, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are among the most widespread rechargeable battery technologies, due to their high energy densities and performances. Despite their versatility and advantageous characteristics, these batteries ...
