Printable, high-performance solid-state electrolyte films for next-generation batteries

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are widely used in portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and grid-scale energy storage systems. Safety of Li-ion batteries, however, has been called into question repeatedly over the past several years due to a conventional organic electrolyte causing fire and explosion in many cases. Ceramic solid-state electrolyte (SSE) thin films promise a viable Read more about Printable, high-performance solid-state electrolyte films for next-generation batteries[…]

Technology that converts recycled carbon fibers into materials for batteries and fuel cells

Carbon fiber-reinforced plastics are gaining importance as components of aircraft. The trend is increasing the need for sustainable recycling concepts. At the ILA from April 25 to 29, 2018 in Berlin (Hall 2, Booth 304), Fraunhofer will present a technology that converts recycled carbon fibers into materials for batteries and fuel cells. This saves costs, Read more about Technology that converts recycled carbon fibers into materials for batteries and fuel cells[…]

Decarbonising energy systems of geographical Islands

Specific Challenge: Energy prices on geographical island are typically 100% to 400% higher than on the mainland; therefore the large-scale deployment of local renewable energy sources brings economic benefits and, at the same time, contributes to decarbonise the energy system of the island, reduce greenhouse gases emissions and improve, or at least not deteriorate, air Read more about Decarbonising energy systems of geographical Islands[…]

Scientists pump up batteries with metal oxides

Material scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have found certain metal oxides increase capacity and improve cycling performance in lithium-ion batteries. The team synthesized and compared the electrochemical performance of three graphene metal oxide nanocomposites and found that two of them greatly improved reversible lithium storage capacity. Graphene-metal oxide (GMO) nanocomposites have become renowned for Read more about Scientists pump up batteries with metal oxides[…]