Li-polymer-based batteries have been the “next big thing” in portable power for the last 10 years. They started appearing in small consumer electronics applications, such as wireless headsets, several ...

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Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a new gel electrolyte that both improves the lifetime and safety of ...

Lithium-ion batteries, along with fuel cells and supercapacitors, are one of the key technologies driving the electrification of society and industry and overcoming the environmental damage of fossil ...

Li-Metal's lithium on metal polymer anodes reduces the need for copper to enable lighter and more cost-effective batteries with improved energy density, a key enabler for electric aviation and eVTOL ...

Solid-state lithium-metal batteries (SSLMBs) are the holy-grail of next-generation energy storage, but their commercialization has been stymied by dendrite growth, fragile interfaces, and the ...

Researchers continue to explore ways to improve the performance of solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) for lithium metal batteries (LMBs), aiming to develop more efficient and sustainable energy storage ...

Current capacitors often require dedicated cooling loops to keep them operating within a safe temperature range. If the capacitor itself can withstand the heat of an engine block or a high-voltage ...

We’re still in the early days of modern EV infrastructure, so minor issues can lead to a full high voltage pack replacement given the lack of high voltage-trained mechanics. [Ed’s Garage] was able to ...

The latest trends in lithium-ion cell sizes, formats, and chemistries. What are the performance characteristics of popular lithium-ion cells? Who are the major cell suppliers for each lithium-ion cell ...