Spatio-temporal isolator in lithium niobate on insulator
Integrated photonics is making strides towards hosting an increasing range of functionalities on a chip. Examples include information processing and computation as well as optical sensing and ranging applications. This has spurred advances in integra.....»»
Envision AESC to invest $810 million on U.S. BMW battery plant
Envision AESC's 1.5-million-square-foot battery factory in Florence, S.C., will create 1,170 jobs and build a next-generation lithium ion cell for BMW......»»
New chip-scale laser isolator opens new research avenues in photonics
Lasers are transformational devices, but one technical challenge prevents them from being even more so. The light they emit can reflect back into the laser itself and destabilize or even disable it. At real-world scales, this challenge is solved by b.....»»
BMW hatches an EV battery with 30% more range
BMW's next-generation lithium ion cell will power the automaker's Neue Klasse electric vehicles......»»
Mechanism of metal-to-insulator transition in ruthenium phosphide suggests a new way of looking at solids
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has discovered a never-before-seen form of ruthenium phosphide with an unusual configuration of atoms and electrons in its cooled state. This may resolve the puzzle of how a metal can be a conductor at high tem.....»»
How an iPhone battery works and how to manage battery health
Your iPhone uses a lithium-ion battery that degrades over time, but there is little reason to worry about battery health in a new device. Here's what you need to know about your iPhone's battery.What you need to know about iPhone batteriesBatteries a.....»»
Japan-based Taiheiyo Cement in R&D of LFMP batteries
Japan-based Taiheiyo Cement has been in R&D of LFMP (lithium-iron-manganese-phosphate) batteries of which energy density is 40-50% higher than that for LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries, and plans to start commercial production in 2025, accordin.....»»
Lithium"s 1,200% frenzy tempered by blip in China"s EV market
Lithium has run into a soft patch as its extraordinary two-year gain collides with signs of wariness over near-term demand from China's electric vehicles (EV)......»»
Study highlights the dangers of white ice conditions in lakes
The quality of lake ice is of paramount importance for ice safety and lake ecology under ice, but its temporal and spatial variability is largely unknown. From 2021–2022, an international research team with IGB researcher Hans-Peter Grossart conduc.....»»
Korean battery maker rumored to partner with Chinese maker to expand LFP in US
There have been market rumors about a Korean lithium battery maker planning to work together with a Chinese maker to complement each other's technical advantages even before the US presented the IRA. If this partnership goes through, it can present a.....»»
How a rare plant species could hinder a needed lithium mine
Skyrocketing demand for domestically sourced lithium to meet federal goals for zero-emission technologies has developers planning for the next great mining boon in the Silver State, but a rare wildflower may stymie one proposed project......»»
iFixit PSA highlights how to safety work with lithium ion batteries
Reports of exploding batteries in mobile electronics like smartphones aren't all that uncommon and often occur when the battery gets punctured. This creates a short circuit between the positive and negative layers, providing a path for all of the ene.....»»
Lithium giant SQM sees prices staying higher for longer
The world's No. 2 lithium producer, SQM, said it expects prices for the battery material to stay high into 2023, remarks that may allay fears over a possible cooling-off of China's two-year buying frenzy......»»
Chinese battery makers eyeing huge US IRA business opportunities
Despite US-China tensions remaining intense, Chinese lithium battery cell makers are still eager to set up manufacturing operations in the US, eyeing huge business opportunities brought about by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) partly designed to en.....»»
China battery cell makers adopt floating quoting schemes for 2023 supply contracts
Main China-based ternary and LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery cell makers have adopted floating quoting schemes dynamically associated with fluctuations in material cost instead of fixed prices and supply volumes for 2023 supply contracts, accord.....»»
SK On seeks stable, long-term lithium supply
SK On recently announced that it has signed a deal with Chile's SQM for high quality lithium hydroxide for five years starting in 2023. The South Korean company has also reached an agreement with Australia's Lake Resources for battery-grade lithium f.....»»
India"s largest E-waste recycler sets up li-ion battery recycling plant in India
India's largest E-waste recycling company Attero Recycling plans to build the second lithium-ion recycling plant in India with an eye on the opportunities brought by the growing adoption of EVs and EV batteries......»»
Synthesis and surface modification of nickel-rich layered oxide cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) scientists from the South China University of Technology have summarized recent progress in surface modification of nickel-rich cathode materials based on the periodic table to provide a clear development of advanced LIBs.....»»
Main China battery makers to actively expand production capacities
First-tier China-based lithium battery makers, in view of booming demand for batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, will actively expand production capacities in China, according to industry sources......»»
US carmakers passing up lithium from Australia"s first refinery
The head of Australia's first lithium hydroxide refinery says it's attracted little attention from US carmakers seeking to buy the metal that's crucial to the world's renewable energy revolution......»»
The answer is in the sheets: 2D nanosheets as anodes in Li-ion batteries
As the electric vehicle (EV) industry is advancing, so are the efforts in the research and development of superior lithium (Li)-ion batteries to power these vehicles. Exploring and expanding rapid charge-discharge technology and extended battery life.....»»