Sodium-ion batteries are considered a promising, sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. However, high storage ...

Cathodes play a dominant role in defining cell energy density, and also make up a significant proportion of cell costs, due to the use of high-cost metals such as cobalt, nickel and lithium. Standard ...

General Motors' battery research and development team is exploring solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. Its Wallace Battery Cell Innovation center in Michigan allows it to develop and test new ...

Even US manufacturers could feel the effects of higher prices. This story is part of MIT Technology Review’s "America Undone” series, examining how the foundations of US success in science and ...

A project in Europe aims to create a battery that's environmentally friendly and energy-dense. Researchers have reportedly developed a "super glue" that maintains the structure of a pack even after ...

What Causes Silicon Anode Swelling? When a silicon anode reacts with lithium in a battery, it undergoes significant volumetric expansion. The electrochemical reaction between these two materials leads ...

The global energy transition, driven by electrification in transport, energy storage and portable devices, hinges on a crucial component: batteries. As demand for batteries skyrockets with projections ...

In 2020, Tesla announced a breakthrough battery that would be much cheaper to produce while offering higher energy density thanks to new technologies like dry cathode coating and silicone anode.

The ongoing electrification of everyday items has resulted in the proliferation of batteries, and spurred continued development for automotive and grid use. Lithium-ion batteries still dominate the ...