New MIT method could cut lithium costs in half while producing almost no waste
Lithium has become one of the world's most important minerals because it is a key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles,...
Sodium-ion batteries may challenge Tesla’s technology at a lower cost
A new study suggests that sodium-ion batteries, a newer type of rechargeable battery, could one day become a cheaper alternative to the lithium-ion batteries...
Scientists Create Safer Solid-State Battery With 400 Times Longer Cycling Performance
Modern life depends heavily on batteries. From smartphones and laptops to electric cars, rechargeable batteries quietly power much of the technology people use every...
Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries
The world we live in today runs on batteries.
But the lithium ion batteries that dominate the market are expensive and environmentally demanding to extract.
The...
New Biodegradable Device Could Turn Humidity Into Clean Electricity
Scientists have developed a new biodegradable device that can generate electricity simply by absorbing moisture from the air or even from human skin.
Made from...
New reusable brick walls could cut building emissions by 60%
Scientists and engineers in Austria have developed a new type of brick wall that can be taken apart and rebuilt again after a building...
Scientists create new technology that could solve AI’s growing “memory wall” problem
Artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful every year, but there is a major problem slowing its progress: memory limitations.
Researchers at Electronics and Telecommunications Research...
Hidden “White Hydrogen” in Ancient Canadian Rocks Could Power the Future
Deep beneath some of the oldest rocks on Earth, scientists have discovered a surprising source of clean energy slowly building up underground: natural hydrogen...
New EV battery could charge to 85% in 6 minutes
Scientists in Australia have developed a new battery technology that could dramatically reduce the charging time of electric vehicles while still maintaining strong battery...
New electrode design could make hydrogen energy systems far more powerful
Researchers in South Korea have developed a new type of air electrode that could dramatically improve the performance and durability of reversible solid oxide...