Tag: batteries

With a capacity retention of 82% after 10,000 cycles, the first Stable Solid-State battery has come as unconventional electrolyte mix composed of Lithium-Germanium-Phosphorus-Sulfide and Lithium-Phosphorous-Sulfide-Chloride. The first is usually unstable and fails rather quickly. The second is a highly conductive … Read the rest

There’s no shortage of battery storage solutions these days, but one of the most interesting (and one with massive potential) is the liquid metal battery – a battery that you literally melt. So let’s talk about how it works, the … Read the rest

Iron Air batteries use cheap, nontoxic, abundant materials and potentially have a far higher energy density than Lithium-Ion batteries. The technology was first developed by NASA in the seventies, but no major commercial application has ever come to fruition. Now … Read the rest

Solid state batteries are the long-promised Holy Grail of battery technology. They’re smaller and better than existing Lithium Ion batteries. They charge more quickly and last much longer. What’s not to like? Trouble is, no-one’s managed to mass produce one … Read the rest

Hot Energy Storage? Liquid Metal Battery Explained. Solar and wind power have proven themselves to be cost competitive, but energy storage is key. What if I told you that molten metal might make a better battery? Lower cost, simpler assembly, … Read the rest