• Fuel Cell Breakthrough: New Research Reveals Key to Extended Lifespan

    Updated: 2024-08-30 15:53:31
    : Close Menu Facebook X Twitter Instagram Biology Chemistry Earth Health Physics Science Space Technology Facebook X Twitter Pinterest YouTube RSS Home Chemistry Fuel Cell Breakthrough : New Research Reveals Key to Extended Lifespan Chemistry Fuel Cell Breakthrough : New Research Reveals Key to Extended Lifespan By Lisa Gahnertz , Chalmers University of Technology August 30, 2024 No Comments 6 Mins Read Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Telegram Email Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology , Sweden , have developed an innovative method to study and understand how fuel cells degrade over time , using advanced electron microscopes . This is an illustration of a catalyst layer sample on a transmission

  • Researchers unveil scalable graphene technology to revolutionize battery safety and performance

    Updated: 2024-08-29 17:16:49
    Researchers have developed a pioneering technique for producing large-scale graphene current collectors. This breakthrough promises to significantly enhance the safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), addressing a critical challenge in energy storage technology.

  • Dormant capacity reserve in lithium-ion batteries detected

    Updated: 2024-08-21 04:43:37
    Lithium iron phosphate is one of the most important materials for batteries in electric cars, stationary energy storage systems and tools. It has a long service life, is comparatively inexpensive and does not tend to spontaneously combust. Energy density is also making progress. However, experts are still puzzled as to why lithium iron phosphate batteries undercut their theoretical electricity storage capacity by up to 25 per cent in practice.

  • Development of a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries

    Updated: 2024-08-19 22:51:43
    Scientists have developed a model capable of predicting the cycle lives of high-energy-density lithium-metal batteries by applying machine learning methods to battery performance data. The model proved able to accurately estimate batteries' longevity by analyzing their charge, discharge and voltage relaxation process data without relying on any assumption about specific battery degradation mechanisms. The technique is expected to be useful in improving the safety and reliability of devices powered by lithium-metal batteries.

  • Engineers design tiny batteries for powering cell-sized robots

    Updated: 2024-08-16 04:14:53
    A zinc-air microbattery could enable the deployment of cell-sized, autonomous robots for drug delivery within in the human body, as well as other applications such as locating leaks in gas pipelines.

  • Research provides a roadmap for improving electrochemical performance

    Updated: 2024-08-15 23:00:18
    A study expands understanding on how electrons move through the conductive parts of complex fluids found in electrochemical devices such as batteries. This work can help overcome existing knowledge gaps for engineers seeking to improve the performance of these devices.

  • A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles

    Updated: 2024-08-14 04:45:41
    More efficient and longer-lasting fuel cells are essential for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles to be an alternative to combustion fuelled counterparts. Researchers have developed an innovative method to study and understand how parts of fuel cells degrade over time. This is an important step towards the improved performance of fuel cells and them becoming commercially successful.

  • Turning unused signals such as Wi-Fi into energy for electronics

    Updated: 2024-08-07 04:28:41
    We are constantly surrounded by electromagnetic waves such as Wi-Fi. Researchers tested a device to convert this ambient energy into energy for electronic devices.

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