ELECTROCHEMICAL PERFORMANCE

May 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Battery Power: The Secret of Sodium-Ion Success

Sodium-ion batteries are a hot topic in the world of energy storage. They promise to be a cheaper and more abundant alternative to lithium-ion batteries. But there's a catch. They struggle with quick charging and lasting a long time. Scientists have been working on a solution. They've come up with a clever trick to make sodium-ion batteries better. It's all about twe...

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Mar 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Power of Silicon and Tellurium in Battery Tech

Silicon and tellurium are teaming up to revolutionize lithium-ion batteries. Researchers have created a new method to produce Si2Te3 and its carbon blend. This isn't just any blend. It's a game-changer for battery performance. The Si2Te3@C composite shows impressive results. It can hold a lot of charge, keep it for a long time, and recharge quickly. This makes it a s...

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Feb 11 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Battery Performance with Tiny Tubes

Imagine tiny, urchin-shaped materials that could vastly improve your phone or laptop's battery life. These 3D structures are made from a special material called Wadsley-Roth phase TiNb2O7. This material has a lot of potential for making better batteries, but it's not perfect. It faces issues like slow lithium-ion movement and poor electrical conductivity. A...

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