Can We Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries?
There's a problem with the lithium (Li) ion batteries used in electric cars and for energy storage. The BBC reports that the most widely-used methods for battery recycling won't work nearly as well, since Li batteries are "larger, heavier, much more.....»»
Yeast uses plastic waste oils to make high-value chemicals
Polyolefins are a type of plastic that is resistant to breaking down. This makes this plastic—a kind found in everything from grocery bags to car bumpers—hard to recycle. In a new study, scientists have discovered a potential solution, the yeast.....»»
Crawfish could transfer ionic lithium from their environment into food chain
From cell phones to watches to electric cars, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries power a plethora of devices. The increased use of this technology means more lithium could find its way into the environment as consumers discard electronic products......»»
An air-stable single-crystal layered oxide cathode based on multifunctional structural modulation
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are considered a promising energy storage system due to their superior safety properties, low price, and plentiful sodium supplies, while the development of electrode materials plays a critical function in the performance.....»»
The World Needs to Crack Battery Recycling, Fast
The shift to electric vehicles is exciting, but it will leave us with thousands of tonnes of spent batteries......»»
The Future of EV Charging is Bidirectional, If You Can Afford It
Idle electric vehicles could act as massive batteries for homes and the energy grid. But the technology to pull this off is tricky......»»
HomeKit Weekly: eufyCam 2C is the most affordable (and easiest) way to use HomeKit Secure Video outdoors
I’ve been a big proponent of HomeKit cameras built into flood lights as they eliminate the need to get an additional wire or rely on batteries. Sometimes, you want to put a camera somewhere that isn’t easy to wire. HomeKit battery cameras have co.....»»
Next-gen battery tech: Reimagining every aspect of batteries
From more efficient production to entirely new chemistries, there's a lot going on. Enlarge (credit: MirageC) The race is on to generate new technologies to ready the battery industry for the transition toward a future w.....»»
Scientists use spent brewer"s yeast to filter out metal from waste streams
When we recycle electronic devices we can no longer use, we expect to make the most out of the precious natural resources that went into building them. But electronic waste is notoriously difficult to recycle because it's hard to separate the differe.....»»
What heat can tell us about battery chemistry: Using the Peltier effect to study lithium-ion cells
Batteries are usually studied via electrical properties like voltage and current, but new research suggests that observing how heat flows in conjunction with electricity can give important insights into battery chemistry......»»
A hunk of junk from the International Space Station hurtles back to Earth
Three tons of trash from the space station fell to Earth in an unguided reentry. Enlarge / In March 2021, the International Space Station's robotic arm released a cargo pallet with nine expended batteries. (credit: NASA).....»»
A physics-based predictive tool to speed up battery and superconductor research
From lithium-ion batteries to next-generation superconductors, the functionality of many modern, advanced technologies depends on the physical property known as intercalation. Unfortunately, it's difficult to identify in advance which of the many pos.....»»
Slower EV growth triggered lower lithium prices
When EV sales growth began to slow last year, a funny thing happened to the price of lithium — it fell......»»
A new method for successfully measuring electrical conductivity in microorganisms
Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have developed an innovative methodology for measuring the electrical conductivity of microbial communities. This methodology holds promise for the development of batteries and electrochemical sensors using.....»»
Improving lithium-sulfur batteries with metal-organic framework-based materials
Current lithium-ion battery technology does not have the energy density necessary to meet the demands for renewable energy. In theory, lithium-sulfur batteries could be a viable alternative with a higher specific capacity and energy density. However,.....»»
EV battery parts supplier Addionics plans $400 million copper foil investment in U.S.
Battery components supplier Addionics said it will spend $400 million to open U.S. facilities as part of a plan to boost production of crucial components for electric vehicle batteries domestically......»»
Polymer science team develops additive that can "upcycle" a wide range of plastics
One doesn't need to be reminded that plastic production, and plastic pollution, have steadily increased over the years—the evidence is all around us. What if we were able to recycle plastic in a way that is truly sustainable?.....»»
An environmentally friendly way to turn seafood waste into value-added products
Reduce, reuse, recycle, and repurpose: These are all ways we can live more sustainably. One tricky aspect of recycling, though, is that sometimes the recycling process is chemically intensive, and this is the case for recycling one of the world's mos.....»»
Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought
In addition to changes to the Battery Health settings in iOS 17.4, Apple has more iPhone battery news to share today. Apple says that it is updating the battery cycle lifespan for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro. Apple initially said that the iPhone.....»»
After EV price cuts, cheaper batteries could be just what automakers need
Sharp price declines for lithium, cobalt, nickel and other materials are lowering battery costs, allowing automakers who are slashing EV prices to maintain their margins......»»
SK On inks deal for 34,000 tons of EV battery graphite for North American plants
The deal with Westwater Resources provides the supplier of batteries to Ford, Hyundai and Volkswagen with a local source of the crucial material......»»