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.....»»
Establishing an elemental structure that facilitates high-intensity broadband spin waves
A research team including Assistant Professor Taichi Goto of Toyohashi University of Technology has conducted simulations to demonstrate that using a substrate that combines the semiconductor silicon (Si) and the magnetic insulator yttrium iron garne.....»»
A promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries
The proposed stable anode material, made with a bio-based polymers, could unlock extremely fast battery charging for electric vehicles......»»
Xiaomi working on improved lithium-ion batteries for future smartphones
Earlier this year, an MIT study revealed the price of lithium-ion batteries has fallen by more than 97 percent since their commercial introduction in 1991. This dramatic decrease in cost has been a boon for the mobile and electric car industries, and.....»»
Taiwan companies eye lithium battery production for EV, energy storage
Taiwan-based supply chains are stepping up to meet lithium battery demands as a result of the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage systems......»»
Toyota to reportedly adopt BYD-developed blade LFP battery cells
Toyota Motor will reportedly launch an electric SUV (sports utility vehicle) in the China market at below CNY200,000 (US$31,200) in 2022, with the electric vehicle (EV) to be equipped with battery-packed assembled from blade LFP (lithium iron phospha.....»»
Boosting thermopower of oxides via artificially laminated metal/insulator heterostructure
Thermoelectric materials have the ability to generate electricity when a temperature difference is applied to them. Conversely, they can also generate a temperature gradient when current is applied to them. Therefore, these materials are expected to.....»»
Tesla is now selling a $1,900 Cyberquad For Kids
The all-electric four-wheel ATV features a steel frame, cushioned seat and adjustable suspension with rear disk braking and LED light bars. Its lithium-ion battery offers up to 15 miles of range, though this can change depending on a rider’s weight.....»»
Prices of cylindrical lithium cell to rise 5-15% in 2022
Cylindrical lithium battery cell prices will rise by 5-15% in the first quarter next year, following two-time price hikes this year, according to sources at battery module suppliers. Prices of cylindrical lithium cells have increased by 10-15% this y.....»»
Can lithium cure what ails the Salton Sea?
Studying the complexity of mud on the ocean floor is a life's work for Timothy Lyons, so when the tall and lean biogeochemist asks you to join an expedition in search of chemical mysteries buried deep beneath the waves, be prepared to get wet and dir.....»»
Will a "Lithium Rush" From California"s Salton Sea Fund Its Environmental Remediation?
There's a polluted 343-square-mile lake known as "the Salton Sea," about 150 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Times calls it California's "largest and most troubled lake," after a recent visit with biogeochemist Timothy Lyons. But is.....»»
Inspecting an ultraluminous X-ray source in the galaxy NGC 55
Using data from NASA's Swift and NuSTAR spacecraft, as well as from ESA's XMM-Newton satellite, Indian astronomers have investigated spectral and temporal properties of an ultraluminous X-ray source (ULX) in the spiral galaxy NGC 55. The study, publi.....»»
New research reveals the mechanism of ion transport in aqueous lithium ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are notorious for being a fire hazard due to their flammable organic electrolytes. As such, there has been much effort to utilize water-based electrolytes as a safer alternative. However, this is hampered by the problem of water.....»»
China lithium battery makers to raise contract quotes in 2022
China's first-tier lithium battery makers will raise contract quotes by 20% next year, according to industry sources......»»
Astronomers discover ancient brown dwarf with lithium deposits intact
Brown dwarfs, also known as "coffee colored dwarfs" or "failed stars" are the natural link between stars and planets. They are more massive than Jupiter but now sufficiently to burn hydrogen, which is the fuel the stars use to shine. For that reason.....»»
New study helps to understand cosmological lithium problem
An international research team has recently updated the 7Li(d,n)24He reaction rate based on latest experimental data, which removes the significant ambiguity in the cosmological lithium (Li) problem from the perspective of nuclear physics......»»
Spatial-temporal structure of ocean salinity seasonal variation
Salinity is always regarded as a natural water gauge. It plays a vital role in regulating ocean density, stratification and circulation. However, a holistic analysis of subsurface salinity down to 2,000 meters is lacking, and there has been no quanti.....»»
Experiments visualize temperature-driven spatial change of magnetic patterns at atomic scale
Experiments led by a group of Boston College researchers enabled atomic scale visualization of a temperature-driven spatial change of magnetic patterns in a Mott insulator, the team has reported in Science Advances......»»
Ultrafast charging of batteries using fully new anode material
By using a fully new material, nickel niobate, for the anode of lithium-ion batteries, the charging speed can be improved by ten times, according to researchers of the University of Twente. This is possible without the risk of damaging the anode mate.....»»
RiTdisplay steps into battery production
PMOLED panel maker RiTdisplay has stepped into production of batteries, UPS and energy storage systems by investing in lithium battery maker RiTwin and energy management solution developer Han-Win Technology, according to the company......»»
China"s fixed prices for lithium batteries is preventing the competition from growing
The price of lithium batteries continued to increase through the end of the third quarter due to the shortage of key materials and material prices skyrocketing. Coupled with China's power restriction, many China-based lithium battery factories announ.....»»