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A team of researchers from LG Energy solution and Korea's national research institute has developed a novel electrolyte additive that could overcome the long-standing trade-off between energy density and cycling stability in lithium-sulfur batteries. By incorporating a small amount of Lewis acidic calcium cation in the electrolyte, the
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Researchers at the University of Texas Austin have made a significant advancement in sodium-sulfur battery technology, addressing the challenges of polysulfide dissolution and sodium reactivity. The team developed a locally confined polysulfide-reactive electrolyte strategy that enables shuttle-free cell operation and protects the cathode-electrolyte interface. This innovative design facilitates a quasi-solid-state
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Researchers from the Beijing University of Technology have made significant advancements in energy storage technology by designing a solid polymer electrolyte that enhances the safety and energy density of all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs). The innovative material, which utilizes polyether block amide (Pebax) and polyethylene glycol (PEG), exhibits high ionic
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Researchers from Northeastern University have made significant advancements in the development of aqueous zinc-sulfur batteries (AZSBs) by introducing a cosolvent, diethylformamide (DEF), in the ZnSO4 electrolyte. This innovation facilitates the sulfur cathode conversion reaction, leading to faster charge transfer kinetics and improved electrical conductivity. The study, published in the Journal
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A research team from the Ocean University of China has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The study, published in Small Methods in 2025, presents a novel approach to enhancing the performance of flexible Zn-air batteries by developing a bidirectionally synergistic strategy using agarose-based oxygen
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Fuel cell technology has come a long way, but significant challenges remain in the quest for more efficient and sustainable energy solutions. Researchers from Johnson Matthey Hydrogen Technologies Limited have made a crucial breakthrough in metal alloy nanoparticle production, paving the way for improved fuel cell performance. A patent filed
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Researchers at Sahand University of Technology have been exploring polymer organic cathode materials (POCMs) for improving the performance of metal-ion batteries. These materials have gained attention due to their high energy density, environmental friendliness, high voltage, and adjustable frameworks. According to the study, POCMs including conductive polymers, carbonyl polymers, sulfide
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A new research study has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of science, introducing an innovative upcycling strategy for the industrial recycling of spent electrolyte in lithium-ion batteries. This process, developed by researchers at the State Key Laboratory of Green Chemical Engineering and Industrial Catalysis, involves the deep detoxification
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Researchers at Shanghai Maritime University have made a significant discovery in the field of energy storage, exploring the electrochemical performance of zinc-air flow batteries. By decoupling the conflict between hydraulic permeability and specific surface area in porous zinc electrodes, the team has achieved improved discharging times, zinc utilization, and cell
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A new study published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry A has made a significant discovery about the fundamental electronic structural properties of electrolyte anions and their impact on lithium battery performance. Researchers from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory employed a combination of negative-ion photoelectron spectroscopy, calculations, and molecular dynamics
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Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a polymer-ceramic composite electrolyte that enables lithium metal anodes, a significant improvement in energy density for next-generation advanced batteries. The new electrolyte, composed of a vinyl ethylene carbonate (VEC) based single-ion-conducting polymer and a high-entropy Li-garnet (HE Li-garnet) ceramic, achieves a sevenfold
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Researchers from Xinjiang University have made significant advancements in the development of flexible zinc-ion batteries, which are a crucial power source for next-generation soft electronics. The team has successfully fabricated high-performance and stable zinc-ion batteries using a zwitterionic poly(ionic liquid) hydrogel electrolyte, which enables high-speed Zn2+ transport kinetics and
