New batteries with improved performance, safety developed
The battery prototype known as all-solid-state uses a solid instead of a liquid electrolyte that enables the use of a metal anode by blocking the formation of dendrites, making it possible to store more energy while guaranteeing safety.
Nov 24, 2017, 17:27 PM IST
New approach may lead to high-power batteries
Researchers from Stanford University in the US developed a mathematical model for designing new materials for storing electricity.
Apr 22, 2017, 18:09 PM IST
New non-toxic batteries could last over a decade
Flow batteries store energy in liquid solutions in external tanks - the bigger the tanks, the more energy they store. They are a promising storage solution for renewable, intermittent energy like wind and solar.
Feb 12, 2017, 17:02 PM IST
Scientists develop next-gen, garnet-based batteries to power devices, vehicles
The research team also used, for the first time, a technique called atomic layer deposition to place a thin film of aluminum oxide on top of a garnet structure coating the ceramic electrolyte.
Jan 22, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
New insight may lead to faster recharging batteries
Rechargeable lithium batteries have helped power the `portable revolution` in mobile phones, laptops and tablet computers.
Superior batteries for laptops, smartphones in the offing
Rechargeable lithium metal batteries offer better energy storage capabilities than today's workhorse lithium-ion technology that are used in our smartphones and laptops.
Feb 08, 2016, 17:45 PM IST
All-solid lithium batteries in the offing
A team of Korean scientists has discovered a new way to develop all-solid-state lithium batteries without a risk of conflagration or explosion.
Jan 03, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
New tech produces lighter, long-lasting batteries from silicon
The new silicon battery technology promises a 40 to 60 per cent increase in energy density, which is important for consumers with smartphones, smart homes and smart wearables.
Oct 27, 2015, 18:57 PM IST
High-voltage, high-energy batteries come closer
Researchers have taken a significant step towards the development of a new class of batteries that could outperform the lithium-ion technology used in electric cars.
Apr 19, 2015, 18:13 PM IST
