Posts Tagged ‘batteries’
To let graphene boost batteries, add boron
RICE (US) — Calculations show that a graphene/boron anode should be able to hold lots of lithium and perform at the right voltage for use in lithium-ion batteries. Continue…
Friday, May 17, 2013 8:54 - 1 Comment
Science & Technology - Mar 25, 2013 14:55 - 1 Comment
Hybrid ribbons give batteries oomph
RICE (US) — Hybrid ribbons thousands of times thinner than a sheet of paper could speed the development of powerful lithium-ion batteries, researchers report. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Mar 11, 2013 17:15 - 1 Comment
The energy costs of green storage on the grid
STANFORD (US) — Scientists have developed a new way to calculate the carbon footprint of batteries needed to store wind and solar power for the electrical grid. (more…)
Top Stories - Mar 7, 2013 6:47 - 2 Comments
Dendrite sprouts short out lithium batteries
PURDUE (US) — Scientists are working on a method to test and predict how dendrites grow and cause lithium-ion batteries to short circuit. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 25, 2013 17:27 - 0 Comments
Love-hate bond forms new compound
NORTHWESTERN (US) — Adding unpaired electrons to the mix has let scientists interlock identical rings that would normally repel each other, resulting in a new chemical compound. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 4, 2013 11:49 - 1 Comment
Engineers ‘boost’ power for electric locomotive
PENN STATE (US) — A new charging algorithm could extend battery life for the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the US. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 11, 2012 17:42 - 0 Comments
Plant extract works as cathode for batteries
RICE (US) — Researchers say a plant extract can be turned into a highly effective, natural cathode for lithium-ion batteries. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 1, 2012 13:26 - 1 Comment
Crushed porous silicon could boost battery life
RICE (US) — Scientists have created a porous silicon powder that could make rechargeable lithium batteries more powerful and cheaper to produce. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 24, 2012 11:59 - 2 Comments
Self-charging power cell stores energy
GEORGIA TECH (US) — A new type of power cell can convert mechanical energy—from walking, for example—to chemical energy and store the power until it is released as electrical current. (more…)
Science & Technology - Aug 2, 2012 8:39 - 1 Comment
‘Breathing’ battery saves energy for rainy day
USC (US) — A new low-cost, “air-breathing” battery has the capacity to store between eight and 24 hours’ worth of energy. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 25, 2012 9:19 - 0 Comments
X-rays show batteries running in real time
STANFORD (US) — Scientists are using X-ray technology to observe lithium-sulfur batteries in action. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 28, 2012 16:25 - 2 Comments
Scientists create new paint-on battery
RICE (US) — Researchers have developed a lithium-ion battery that can be painted on virtually any surface. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 27, 2012 12:00 - 0 Comments
Souped-up Edison battery charges in 2 minutes
STANFORD (US) — Researchers have developed a high-performance version of the nickel-iron battery designed by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 14, 2012 12:55 - 0 Comments
MRI allows peek into faulty batteries
NYU (US) — Researchers have developed a way to use MRI technology to see inside batteries without destroying them. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jan 12, 2012 15:25 - 0 Comments
Sensor detects lithium battery fires
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — An inexpensive new sensor can detect overheating and potential fires in common rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. (more…)
Science & Technology - Oct 13, 2011 16:52 - 2 Comments
Big batteries not always best for hybrids
CARNEGIE MELLON U. (US) — Thinking about buying a new plug-in vehicle? You may want to check the size of its battery first. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jul 27, 2011 13:10 - 2 Comments
First peek at see-through batteries
STANFORD (US) — Researchers have developed a highly-flexible, low-cost transparent lithium-ion battery that has potential for use in a variety of consumer electronics, including cell phones. (more…)
