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.....»»
New strategies to accelerate application of lithium-rich Mn-based cathode
Lithium-rich Mn-based oxide (LRMO) is one of the next generation cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which is expected to exceed high energy density of 550 Wh kg-1......»»
Foxconn, FPG keen on LFP battery production in Taiwan
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are significantly gaining ground in energy storage and EV applications amid the mounting calls for reducing carbon emissions to net zero. This has prompted many industry conglomerates including Taiwan's Formosa.....»»
Should EV makers partner with miners to secure key metals?
Lithium demand is forecast to almost triple by mid-decade from last year’s level, BloombergNEF said in a July report. Prices hit a new record in China last month......»»
Achieving stable K-storage performance of carbon sphere-confined antimony via electrolyte regulation
Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) have been considered one of the most promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) because of their competitive energy density with significantly low production costs. Moreover, alloy-type materials are expecte.....»»
Researchers unveil mystery inside lithium oxygen batteries
With a high energy density, Li-O2 batteries have become a state-of-the-art battery technology. Inside the Li-O2 battery, the generation and disintegration of the discharged product solid lithium peroxide (Li2O2) have a significant effect on the batte.....»»
As demand for EVs grows, social and ecological risks of lithium "gold rush" assessed
Lithium may be the lightest of all metals, but demand for it has been extremely heavy in recent years......»»
China-based Sunwoda Electronic to sets up joint venture battery factory
China-based lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell and module maker Sunwoda Electronic will have its subsidiary Sunwoda Electric Vehicle Battery set up a factory of Li-ion battery cells, modules, and packs for use in electric vehicles (EVs) in central Chi.....»»
Report pushes ‘big-tent’ approach for the future of batteries
Beyond lithium: Report weighs strengths, weaknesses of alternative battery types Enlarge (credit: Javier Zayas Photography) In the world of renewables, Lithium-ion batteries are storage kings, making up around 70 percent of el.....»»
LGES partners with 3 Canadian suppliers for key battery materials
LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed separate partnership agreements with three major critical mineral suppliers in Canada. The latest arrangements to secure lithium and cobalt from Snow Lake Resources, Electra Battery Materials and Avalon Advanced M.....»»
Developing conductive and electrocatalytic mediators in Li-S batteries
Lithium sulfide (Li-S) batteries are considered a promising and efficient energy storage system because of their high energy density (2600 Wh kg-1) and low sulfur material cost. However, numerous obstacles to the practical implementation of Li–S ba.....»»
Lithium price continues soaring as demand grows
Growing demand for both industrial and automotive lithium-ion battery has propelled lithium prices in recent years. Since the beginning of 2022 to September 22, China's 99.5% lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) spot price has risen by 80.72% to CNY501,500 (US.....»»
Aleees, Avenira team up for LFP battery cathode manufacturing
Taiwan-based Aleees has signed an MoU with ASX-listed Avenira to develop and operate a plant for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathode manufacturing in Darwin, the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia, according to industry source.....»»
TES to work with fleet operator for EV battery recycling charging infrastructure expansion in Singapore
Singapore-based TES and Strides Mobility have signed an MoU to collaborate on lithium-ion battery recycling and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure expansion in the Southeast Asian country......»»
Lithium prices hit record highs as global EV sales surge
Lithium prices more than tripled in the past year, inflating the cost of batteries used in EVs, with recent gains driven by strong demand and disruptions at a domestic producing hub......»»
Automotive parts supply yet to reach balance, but demand may soften first
The global automotive digitization and electrification process continues to move forward. Yet for the last two years, it has been stuck due to the automotive chip and lithium battery crunch. When can this material shortage end? So far, it doesn't see.....»»
Chemical additives improve stability of high-density lithium-ion batteries
As our need for high-density batteries increases with widespread adoption of electric cars and alternative energy sources, improving the stability and capacity of lithium-ion batteries is a necessity. Current lithium-ion battery technology, which oft.....»»
Tesla considering lithium refinery in Texas, seeks tax relief
Tesla Inc (TSLA) is considering setting up a lithium refinery on the gulf coast of Texas, as it looks to secure supply of the key component used in batteries amid surging demand for electric vehicles......»»
Tesla weighs new lithium refinery in Texas, seeks tax breaks
Tesla told state officials that it’s considering constructing a “battery-grade lithium hydroxide refining facility,” in Nueces County, which it has pitched as “the first of its kind in North America.".....»»
Space station experiment to probe origins of elements
Astronomer Carl Sagan put it best: "We're made of star stuff." The atoms that make up the chemicals of our bodies didn't originate on Earth; they came from deep space. The big bang created hydrogen, helium, and a little bit of lithium, but heavier at.....»»
LGES and Honda to spend US$4.4 billion building battery plant in US
The US will soon welcome another battery project. LG Energy Solution (LGES) and Honda Motor announced on August 29 that they will build a lithium-ion battery plant together in America. The duo aims to start mass production by the end of 2025......»»