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Tesla Model S Electric Car Uses Panasonic Lithium Ion Batteries
The new Tesla Model S electric car uses up to 85 kWh of lithium ion batteries from Panasonic.
Hard Carbon for Lithium-ion Secondary Batteries
Japanese companies target the future market for Lithium-ion batteries. Kureha, Kuraray, and Itochu jointly developed and commercialized a new hard carbon material called “Biocarbotron”.
A working quantum battery may be just around the corner
Scientists create designs for quantum batteries, which harness the potential of quantum mechanics to enhance energy storage.
Unprecedented glimpse of catalysts working on the atomic level
New technology allows researchers to study electrochemical processes at the atomic level with new insights into a widely used catalyst.
Mushrooms could be the next big thing in energy storage
Scientists are using carbon filaments from mushrooms in supercapacitors, paving the way for a sustainable energy future.
Caffeine coating gives fuel cells a boost
Modifying hydrogen fuel cells with caffeine helped protect them from degradation, resulting in up to 11-fold increase in activity.
Low-cost, portable test detects heavy metals in water
Using electrochemical sensors, this new device can be used to combat water pollution by detecting heavy metals, like lead.
Michael Dickey, our guide through the surprising world of liquid metals
The chemical and biomolecular engineer delves into the versatile applications, surprising properties, and future possibilities of liquid metals.
“Untangling” phase changes in superconductors
The link between entanglement, energy, and the phase transition from superconductor to insulator isn’t just a theoretical curiosity.