What heat can tell us about battery chemistry

Using the Peltier effect to study lithium-ion cells

12-Mar-2024 - 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 team of researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has ...

Fizzy soda water could be key to clean manufacture of flat wonder material: Graphene

18-Aug-2017 - Whether you call it effervescent, fizzy, or sparkling, carbonated water is making a comeback as a beverage. Aside from quenching thirst, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have discovered a new use for these "bubbly" concoctions that will have major impact on the ...