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.....»»
AMD set to upgrade Radeon GPUs to FidelityFX Super Resolution 2.0 soon, Radeon Super Resolution available today
By switching from temporal to spatial, FSR 2.0 should deliver much higher visual quality than FSR 1.0. FSR 1.0 was useful at resolutions like 4K, especially when using the "Ultra Quality" mode where it could get close to DLSS (without matching it) at.....»»
Reliance furthers battery manufacturing capability in Lithium Werks acquisition
In a bid to build a multi giga-scale renewable energy business, Reliance New Energy acquired Lithium Werks, the second such deal in less than three months, helping Reliance foray into automobile batteries manufacturing and energy storage ecosystem......»»
Exploring conjugated units in covalent organic frameworks for optimized lithium ion storage
Organic radicals are crucial intermediates generated during the redox processes of organic electrode materials. However, the poor stability of organic radicals often results in the capacity fade of organic electrodes, and their stabilization mechanis.....»»
Exide partners with Chinese firm for lithium-ion cell production
Exide Industries, an India-based leading lead-acid battery manufacturer, partnered with a China-based company, SVLOT Energy, for lithium-ion battery cell production in India. Exide believes technology support from the China counterpart is necessary f.....»»
Climate change and lithium mining negatively influence flamingos
Lithium is powering the world's electric vehicles, making the metal a key part in the quest to reduce carbon emissions. But the combination of lithium mining and climate change in the Andes Mountains may be negatively influencing flamingo populations.....»»
Soaring lithium carbonate prices stimulate boycott
The price of lithium carbonate used in ternary and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries has gone up 60% since the beginning of the year, reaching the ceiling for many lithium battery manufacturers. According to Chinese media, tier 1 battery makers.....»»
Korean battery makers reportedly to launch cells with higher energy density
LG Energy Solutions (LGES) and Samsung SDI are reportedly to launch new-generation 21700 lithium-ion battery with increased energy density by 10%, which could further sharpen South Korea's edge in electric vehicle (EV) battery making, a media report.....»»
Losses Estimated at $334M For Cargo Ship Fire, as Lithium-Ion Batteries Burned More Than a Week
"Volkswagen AG has lost hope that many of its roughly 4,000 vehicles aboard a cargo ship that caught fire last week in the Atlantic can be saved," Bloomberg reported Friday, citing estimates that the total cargo loss for the Felicity Ace could exceed.....»»
Flammability of lithium batteries challenges EV makers
The high reactivity and flammable nature of lithium batteries have caused problems for electric vehicle (EV) makers over the years. Although players in the automotive supply chain have tried to improve the safety of lithium batteries, they have yet t.....»»
Researchers present evidence for exotic magnetic phase of matter
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a long-predicted magnetic state of matter called an "antiferromagnetic excitonic insulator.".....»»
Highlights of the day: Despite tight supplies of microchips and lithium batteries, tech firms promise AR, XR
Western Digital is raising the price of NAND flash products. Tesla will soon deliver electric vehicles with the new 4680 lithium battery. Numerous tech firms all around the world are anticipated to intensify their efforts to develop augmented reality.....»»
Nick of time: Temporal variation of light-matter interaction boosts photonic metamaterials
At the interface between two media, light is partly reflected backwards into the medium from where it came and partly transmitted into the neighboring medium, like a light ray entering a sparkling pool of water. The light wave patterns that arise fro.....»»
How One of the World"s Biggest Carbon Emitters Got a Factory To Zero Emissions
104-year-old Panasonic got its highest-emitting Chinese factory, which makes lithium-ion and nickel-metal hydride batteries, to "virtually net zero" carbon dioxide. The effort took six years, and as the WSJ reports, it shows just how difficult it can.....»»
Industry trends to watch in electric cars 2022 (Part 1)
Industry experts are optimistic that electric cars 2022 will continue to rise. Therefore, carmakers are trying everything to secure battery stock, including leaning toward lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries and diversifying battery suppliers......»»
Thiel-Backed Miner Partners With Bilfinger on Europe’s First Lithium Refinery
The agreement is part of a push to supply the region’s shift toward battery-powered cars. Rock Tech Lithium Inc. and Bilfinger SE have agreed to cooperate on building Europe’s first lithium refinery in a push to supply the region&.....»»
E-bike fires: why they happen, and how you can prevent them
Lithium batteries are flammable, but there are important steps you can take to keep your e-bike and your home safe......»»
Rare Form of Sulfur Offers a Key To Triple-Capacity EV Batteries
Engineers at Drexel University have made a breakthrough they say takes [lithium-sulfur batteries] closer to commercial use, by leveraging a rare chemical phase of sulfur to prevent damaging chemical reactions. New Atlas reports: [T]here is one proble.....»»
Rivian, Samsung SDI partnership falls through
Rivian and Samsung SDI's joint plan to build lithium battery factory fell through, according to The Elec. The lithium battery industry, which has been embracing surging demand since last year, is going through rapid changes as electric vehicles (EVs).....»»
Reliance bets on sodium-ion batteries
Reliance Group announced last year that it would start developing green energy. Notably, its energy storage systems are sodium-based rather than lithium-based. As demand for lithium surges and supply falls short, sodium is a low-cost alternative read.....»»
New Charging Technique Puts Crumbling Batteries Back Together
The method could extend the lifetime of lithium-metal batteries by 30 percent, a new study suggests -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»