How the microstructure of highly reactive alkali metals in solid-state batteries can be determined

Control of the microstructure crucial for properties in batteries

27-Sep-2024 - Lithium and sodium metal anodes play a crucial role in the further development of high-performance solid-state batteries. In order to favorably influence the electrochemical properties of these highly reactive alkali metals, understanding their microstructure is essential. For the first time, a ...

Improved Batteries with Carbon Nanoparticles

12-Apr-2012 - From smartphones to e-bikes, the number of mobile electronic devices is steadily growing around the world. As a result, there is an increased need for batteries that are small and light, yet powerful. As the potential for the further improvement of lithium-ion batteries is nearly exhausted, ...

Canadian research team reports major breakthrough in lithium battery technology

26-May-2009 - An NSERC-funded lab at the University Of Waterloo has laid the groundwork for a lithium battery that can store and deliver more than three times the power of conventional lithium ion batteries. The research team of professor Linda Nazar, graduate student David Xiulei Ji and postdoctoral fellow ...