Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), known for their longevity, excellent charge storage characteristics, high energy density, and high operating voltage, have become the cornerstone of portable electronics, electronic vehicles, ...
Materials Science
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The transition to an environmentally sustainable economy will take at least a generation, if not a bit longer. And at the end of the journey, we will not emerge with a pristine planet. The goal is to minimize the damage we ...
Environment
Feb 21, 2022
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Today's rechargeable batteries are a wonder, but far from perfect. Eventually, they all wear out, begetting expensive replacements and recycling.
Materials Science
Feb 17, 2022
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A team of 15 female materials scientists and engineers from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has collectively provided their perspective on identifying and speeding up the slowest steps when studying and designing the ...
Materials Science
Feb 14, 2022
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed designating critical habitat for a Nevada wildflower it plans to list as endangered amid a conflict over a mine to produce lithium batteries for electric vehicles critical to ...
Ecology
Feb 4, 2022
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Lithium-ion batteries are relatively safe, long-lasting, fast charging and better for the environment than non-rechargeable batteries—right? Not quite. The rocking-chair mechanism that allows for commercial power storage ...
Materials Science
Jan 19, 2022
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Researchers at the University of Adelaide and their overseas partners have taken a key step in making quantum batteries a reality. They have successfully proved the concept of superabsorption, a crucial idea underpinning ...
Quantum Physics
Jan 17, 2022
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Engineers from MIT and Kyushu University in Japan have demonstrated for the first time that light can be used to significantly improve the performance of fuel cells, lithium batteries and other devices that are based on the ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 14, 2022
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The proposed stable anode material, made with a bio-based polymers, could unlock extremely fast battery charging for electric vehicles.
Polymers
Dec 20, 2021
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Lithium-ion batteries are notorious for being a fire hazard due to their flammable organic electrolytes. As such, there has been much effort to utilize water-based electrolytes as a safer alternative. However, this is hampered ...
Materials Science
Nov 26, 2021
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