Sweden’s Enerpoly has flung open the doors to its zinc-ion battery megafactory in the north of Stockholm – making it the first manufacturing facility to use this battery technology at a large scale in ...

Researchers have developed a sustainable, plant-derived cellulose hydrogel that solves the “dendrite problem” in ...

In a rapidly evolving world where energy demands are surging and environmental concerns are intensifying, researchers are on a mission to develop sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions. A ...

With global demand for lithium-ion batteries fast depleting reserves of raw materials, experts are seeking safe, affordable and reliable alternatives for rechargeable batteries. Aqueous zinc-ion ...

Aqueous zinc-ion batteries represent a promising avenue in the development of sustainable energy storage systems. They combine the advantages of low cost, intrinsic safety and environmental ...

As the demand for safe, low-cost energy storage continues to grow, the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries in terms of cost, safety, and ...

A research team led by Prof. Weishen Yang and Prof. Kaiyue Zhu from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences utilized trace amounts of carbon dots to develop ...

This diagram illustrates the primary benefits of porous zinc anodes, including enhanced electric field distribution, improved Zn²⁺ ion flux, effective volume change accommodation, and internal stress ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a new method that could extend the lifespan of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by several orders of magnitude. Instead of lasting just ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy. Zinc and alkali-ion hybrid supercapacitors are cutting-edge energy storage solutions that blend the ...

Scientists from Flinders University are pioneering the development of simple and practical polymer Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries (AZIBs) using organic cathodes. The goal is to create more environmentally ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.