Unlocking the potential of lithium-sulfur batteries by Amber Rose for Argonne News Lemont IL (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are an integral part of society, from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. While Li-ion batteries have been a major success to date, scientists worldwide are racing to design even better ?”beyond […]
China battery giant CATL’s Hong Kong listing plan gathers steam by AFP Staff Writers Hong Kong (AFP) Jan 14, 2025 Chinese electric vehicle battery giant CATL is pushing ahead with plans to list in Hong Kong, with banks reportedly vying for a deal expected to raise at least $5 billion. CATL, which produces […]
Floating solar panels could advance US energy goals by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 Federal reservoirs have the potential to significantly contribute to meeting the country’s solar energy needs, according to a recent study published in Solar Energy. Geospatial scientists Evan Rosenlieb and Marie Rivers, along with […]
Biophotovoltaics: a step forward in sustainable energy technology by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 In an important study published in Environmental Science and Ecotechnology, researchers have unveiled new insights into biophotovoltaic (BPV) systems. These advanced systems integrate photosynthetic microbes with electrochemical components to transform sunlight into electricity. By utilizing […]
Light flexible and radiation resistant organic solar cells for space by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 13, 2025 Radiation tests suggest that carbon-based organic solar cells could surpass traditional silicon and gallium arsenide cells in efficiency and durability for space applications, according to a University of Michigan study. Previous […]
At CES, AI-powered garbage trucks reduce battery fire risk By John BIERS Las Vegas (AFP) Jan 10, 2025 From laptops to EVs, lithium-ion batteries have fueled phenomenal growth in the 21st century, but businesses struggle with a significant downside: increased fire risk. At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), companies unveiled a next-generation […]
