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technology25 days ago•3 min saved

NASA tests lithium-metal electric thruster, hits 120 kW power in breakthrough propulsion demo

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory demonstrated a lithium-metal vapor electric thruster and set a 120 kW power record, marking a major step toward high‑power, fuel‑efficient propulsion for future crewed Mars missions. While the tech promises substantial propellant savings, a real Mars mission would require multi‑megawatt power and thousands of hours of operation to enable transit, landing, and return; scaling the system remains the key challenge.

via Universe Today|

#electric-propulsion #lithium-metal #mars-mission

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

MIT reveals chemical embrittlement driving dendrite failures in solid-state batteries

MIT researchers reveal that chemical reactions at high currents weaken solid-state electrolytes, enabling dendrite growth at unexpectedly low stress. Using birefringence microscopy and cryogenic imaging, they show embrittlement—not just mechanical stress—limits solid-state batteries and suggest that safer, higher-energy storage will come from chemically stable, tougher electrolytes rather than simply stronger ones.

via MIT News|

#birefringence-microscopy #dendrites #electrolyte-embrittlement

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Harvard's Game-Changing Solid State Battery Charges in Minutes and Lasts for Decades"

Harvard University researchers have developed a new solid-state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes and can be charged and discharged at least 6,000 times, outperforming other pouch cell batteries. The battery uses micron-sized silicon particles in the anode to prevent the formation of dendrites, allowing for quick plating and stripping and enabling fast recharging. The technology has been licensed to Adden Energy, a Harvard spinoff company, and could be a game-changer for electric vehicles if mass-produced at a lower price than lithium-ion batteries.

via Electrek.co|

#battery-technology #electric-vehicles #harvard-university

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Revolutionary Solid-State Lithium Battery Lasts 6000 Cycles and Charges in Minutes"

Researchers at Harvard's John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a new solid state lithium metal battery that can be charged and discharged at least 6,000 times, lasting over 16 years of daily cycles. The battery, published in Nature Materials, uses micron-sized silicon particles in the anode to prevent dendrite formation, allowing for quick recharging in about 10 minutes. The technology has been licensed to Adden Energy, a Harvard spinoff company, and offers potential for new materials in battery design. While this advancement may not significantly reduce costs, it could help sustain the momentum of electrification in the market.

via OilPrice.com|

#battery-technology #energy-storage #harvard-university

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Revolutionary Solid-State Battery: 6,000 Cycle Life and 10-Minute Charging"

Researchers at Harvard SEAS have developed a lithium metal solid-state battery with a lifespan of at least 6,000 cycles and the ability to recharge within a few minutes, marking a significant improvement over current pouch battery cells. This breakthrough could pave the way for rapid charging capabilities and offer fresh insights into materials for energy storage, contributing to the transition to greener forms of energy.

via Interesting Engineering|

#energy-storage #lithium-metal #rapid-charging

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Rapid-Charging Solid State Battery Revolutionizes Energy Storage"

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a new lithium metal battery that can be charged and discharged at least 6,000 times, lasting for thousands of cycles and recharging in minutes. The battery design utilizes micron-sized silicon particles in the anode to constrict the lithiation reaction and facilitate homogeneous plating of a thick layer of lithium metal, preventing the formation of dendrites. This breakthrough offers new understanding into the materials used for solid state batteries and paves the way for more practical applications in industrial and commercial settings.

via Tech Xplore|

#battery-design #energy-storage #lithium-metal