Corporations and universities are rushing to develop new manufacturing processes to cut the cost and reduce the environmental impact of building batteries worldwide.
The battery technology is designed to be used in smaller-sized cells, replacing existing coin-shaped batteries found in watches and other small electronics. The breakthrough is the latest step
NTU Singapore''s scientists replaced the traditional graphite used for the anode (negative pole) in lithium-ion batteries with a new gel material made from titanium dioxide, an
Lithium-ion batteries are essential for portable technology and are now poised to disrupt a century of combustion-based transportation. The electrification revolution could eliminate our reliance on fossil fuels and enable
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Here, we report on a record-breaking titanium-based positive electrode material, KTiPO 4 F, exhibiting a superior electrode potential of 3.6 V in a potassium-ion cell, which is extraordinarily...
Toshiba Corporation, along with its partners Sojitz Corporation and CBMM, has announced the development of a next generation lithium-ion battery that uses niobium titanium oxide (NTO) in the anode. Recently, the
In 2022 Mercedes-Benz announced that they achieved a breakthrough with silicon-based batteries, and the next step was to incorporate these batteries in Mercedes-Benz''s future electric cars. Titan Silicon anode-based batteries have a higher energy density, thus allowing them to be of the same size as their counterparts based on graphite anodes.
Developing sodium-ion batteries. After its success supplying lithium-ion batteries to the electric vehicle market, Northvolt has been working secretly on a sodium-ion battery technology and is now
Here, we report on a record-breaking titanium-based positive electrode material, KTiPO 4 F, exhibiting a superior electrode potential of 3.6 V in a potassium-ion cell, which is
Summer 2024 saw a streak of breakthroughs and new funding to improve lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) or diversify the market through alternative chemistry research. Automotive World spoke to range...
In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles, a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology is poised to transform the automotive landscape. Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) have achieved a remarkable breakthrough that could potentially increase battery energy storage capacity tenfold,
NioCorp achieves processing breakthrough in demonstration plant testing of niobium and titanium production. NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:NB; TSX: NB) and L3 Process Developments ("L3") announce a process breakthrough in niobium and titanium recovery achieved at L3''s demonstration-scale processing plant Trois
Lithium-ion batteries are essential for portable technology and are now poised to disrupt a century of combustion-based transportation. The electrification revolution could eliminate our reliance on fossil fuels and enable a clean energy future; advanced batteries would facilitate this transition. However, owing to the demanding
Titanium niobium oxide (TiNb x O 2 + 2.5x) is emerging as a promising electrode material for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its exceptional safety characteristics, high
Toshiba Corporation, along with its partners Sojitz Corporation and CBMM, has announced the development of a next generation lithium-ion battery that uses niobium titanium oxide (NTO) in the anode. Recently, the companies unveiled a prototype electric bus powered with the new battery, which is said to realise an ultra-fast charge
Summer 2024 saw a streak of breakthroughs and new funding to improve lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) or diversify the market through alternative chemistry research. Automotive World spoke to range...
In January, UNSW researchers made a breakthrough with aqueous rechargeable zinc battery (AZB) technology, after they too found a way to solve the dendrite problem.
NTU Singapore''s scientists replaced the traditional graphite used for the anode (negative pole) in lithium-ion batteries with a new gel material made from titanium dioxide, an abundant, cheap and safe material found in soil. It is commonly used as a food additive or in sunscreen lotions to absorb harmful ultraviolet rays.
Imec, a leading research and innovation center, has announced a major breakthrough in battery technology. Working alongside 13 European partners in the H2020 SOLiDIFY project, imec has developed a lithium-metal solid-state battery with an energy density of 1070 watt-hours per liter (Wh/L). This is a significant improvement over today''s standard
Northvolt has once again been at the forefront of battery technology, pioneering a revolutionary Sodium-ion Battery powered by seawater. This cutting-edge development not only signifies a leap towards more sustainable energy storage solutions but also showcases the company''s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.
UCLA Leads Innovation in Energy Storage UCLA''s Center for Strain Optimization for Renewable Energy, or STORE center, is spearheading advancements to propel sodium ion batteries into mainstream markets. With a budget of $4.5 million funded by the Department of Energy''s Energy Earthshots program, this initiative aims to mirror lithium ion
Zeta Energy''s battery technology addresses these issues head-on by eliminating the use of these critical materials. The company is also exploring battery designs that do not require traditional copper or aluminum current collectors, further reducing costs and supply chain dependencies. Overcoming Technical Challenges
Scientists in Moscow have developed a titanium-based electrode material for metal-ion batteries they claim challenges the perceived wisdom of the element''s cathode potential and which could...
In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles, a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology is poised to transform the automotive landscape.
Titanium niobium oxide (TiNb x O 2 + 2.5x) is emerging as a promising electrode material for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its exceptional safety characteristics, high electrochemical properties (e.g., cycling stability and rate performance), and eco-friendliness. However, several intrinsic critical drawbacks, such as
Corporations and universities are rushing to develop new manufacturing processes to cut the cost and reduce the environmental impact of building batteries worldwide.
In 2022 Mercedes-Benz announced that they achieved a breakthrough with silicon-based batteries, and the next step was to incorporate these batteries in Mercedes-Benz''s future electric cars. Titan Silicon anode
In 2024, the spotlight is on new EV battery technology, with sodium-ion batteries leading the charge. This innovation offers remarkable advantages over the traditional lithium-ion options. Sodium''s abundance makes these batteries more sustainable and cost-effective. By reducing the cost of EV batteries, sodium-ion technology seeks to make electric
In addition, the application of Ti 2 Nb 10 O 29 -based anode materials in full batteries suggests the possibility of other compounds in the titanium niobium oxide family for practical implementation.
Scientists in Moscow have developed a titanium-based electrode material for metal-ion batteries they claim challenges the perceived wisdom of the element’s cathode potential and which could give researchers a ‘playground’ for the design of sustainable, cost-effective, titanium-based electrodes.
The titanium advance was made at the Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology. Image: Skoltech Given the well-documented problems in the supply chains of many of the materials essential for producing lithium-ion batteries, alternative chemistries are the focus of many research institutes working in energy storage.
Chen, Z., Belharouak, I., Sun, Y. K. & Amine, K. Titanium-based anode materials for safe lithium-ion batteries. Adv. Funct. Mater. 23, 959–969 (2013). Wang, S. et al. Lithium titanate hydrates with superfast and stable cycling in lithium ion batteries.
Scientists at Russia’s Skoltech Center for Energy Science and Technology (CEST) claim to have overcome the concern, however, by achieving a breakthrough in the design of cathode materials for metal-ion batteries based on the element.
Lithium-ion batteries are essential for portable technology and are now poised to disrupt a century of combustion-based transportation. The electrification revolution could eliminate our reliance on fossil fuels and enable a clean energy future; advanced batteries would facilitate this transition.
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