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OSU team demonstrates concept of potassium-air battery as alternative to lithium-air systems

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Potassium, an alkali metal similar to lithium (and sodium) can be used in a rechargeable battery. In a 2004 paper published in the Journal of Power Sources , Ali Eftekhari noted that “ the potential of the potassium anode and lithium anode are approximately the same with only a 0.12V difference. O 2 batteries.In 2003.08.007.

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NYSERDA Commits $8M to Develop and Commercialize 19 New York Battery and Energy-Storage Technology Projects

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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will award $8 million to help develop or commercialize 19 advanced energy storage projects. The 19 projects, which include two lithium-air efforts, will leverage $7.3 Murray, Jr., million in cost-sharing by recipients for a total of $15.3

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NSF to award $13M to projects focused on electrochemical and organic photovoltaic systems

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The goal of the Energy for Sustainability program is to support fundamental engineering research that will enable innovative processes for the sustainable production of electricity and fuels, and for energy storage. Flow batteries for energy storage applications are also appropriate.

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NSF to award $13M for fundamental engineering research on production of electricity and fuels

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Advanced Batteries for Transportation and Renewable Energy Storage. The focus is on high-energy density and high-power density batteries suitable for transportation and renewable energy storage applications. Fuel-cell related proposals should be directed to other CBET programs, depending on emphasis.

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Battery Advances Over the Next Ten Years

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Another chemistry that is coming onstream is sodium ion. CATL, the world’s biggest battery manufacturer and BYD have both indicated they will have Sodium-ion (Na-ion) packs ready for cars this year (2023). Lithium-sulfur batteries have a theoretical energy density that is more than double that of current lithium-ion batteries.

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ASU team develops new solution for mitigating Li dendrite growth by tackling plating-induced residual stress

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Lithium-metal batteries are among the most promising candidates for high-density energy storage technology, but uncontrolled lithium dendrite growth, which results in poor recharging capability and safety hazards, currently is hindering their commercial potential. —Hanqing Jiang.

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Promising EV Trends to Lookout For in 2023

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The solid-state battery, which promises to provide higher energy density, quicker charging, and increased safety, is anticipated to make significant progress towards mass production in 2024. Some other Battery news are, New developments and experiments in battery chemistries like lithium-air and magnesium-ion are going on.

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