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technology1 day ago•10 min saved

Beyond Lithium: A Multitude of Batteries Set to Power the Future

Global demand for batteries is surging due to EVs and renewable storage, but lithium-ion remains dominant while two near-term paths emerge: affordable sodium-ion batteries for budget EVs and grid storage, and high-end solid-state cells for longer-range luxury EVs; researchers are exploring many chemistries and architectures to speed charging and improve safety, with commercialization of solid-state anticipated by the late 2020s to 2030s and lithium-ion likely to stay the majority through 2035.

via Yale E360|

#energy-storage #evs #lithium-ion

technology6 months ago•0 min saved

AA Batteries Now Rechargeable via USB-C, Impressively

A new type of AA lithium-ion battery can be charged via USB-C, offering a convenient alternative to traditional batteries, and performs well in devices like a modded Game Boy Advance, though NiMH batteries remain a safer choice for some uses.

via The Verge|

#batteries #gadgets #lithium-ion

technology9 months ago•5 min saved

MIT breakthrough promises faster-charging, longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries

MIT researchers developed a new model based on coupled ion-electron transfer to better understand lithium intercalation in batteries, which could lead to faster charging and longer-lasting lithium-ion batteries by optimizing reaction rates and electrolyte composition.

via MIT News|

#batteries #battery-design #electrolyte

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Cornell Innovation Promises Safer Battery Technology

Cornell researchers have developed a novel porous crystal design that enhances lithium-ion transport in solid-state batteries, potentially preventing battery explosions. This design uses a fusion of macrocycle and molecular cage structures to create one-dimensional nanochannels, significantly improving ion conductivity. The breakthrough promises safer, more efficient batteries and has potential applications in water purification and bioelectronics. The findings are detailed in a paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

via SciTechDaily|

#battery-safety #cornell #lithium-ion

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Innovations in Battery Technology Challenge Lithium-Ion Dominance

Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries, which have dominated the market for decades. This shift is driven by concerns over the environmental and social impacts of lithium mining and processing.

via The Washington Post|

#batteries #environment #innovation