Lithium-ion batteries provide the energy source for the device displaying these words. These batteries play a crucial role in powering a wide range of technology in the modern world, including phones, ...

A recent study published in Nature Communications proposed a composite polymer electrolyte (CPE) locally tethered with rationally designed Hofmann-N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF). The researchers aimed to ...

The surface charge characteristics of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are manipulated to engineer the Li +-dynamic interface (Li +-DI) in composite polymer electrolytes. Surface charge characteristics of ...

Proton conducting composite electrolytes represent a promising class of materials for intermediate temperature fuel cells, bridging the performance gap between low‐ and high‐temperature systems.

The green polyoxometalate-based lithium salt (LPM) is sandwiched between two layers of an ionic liquid (orange) that promotes the dissociation of lithium ions from LPM, increasing ion conductivity of ...

A research group has developed a new design for the electrolytes used in fuel cells. The material complies with environmental regulations and demonstrates moderate conductivity in harsh conditions, ...

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have discovered a series of anionic network solid electrolytes that can deliver at least a fourfold improvement in cationic transport for lithium-metal ...

Scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking technique for mass-producing polymer solid electrolytes, crucial components in batteries. A research team, led by Professor Seok Ju Kang in the School of ...

Electrochemical processes in devices like solar cells, fuel cells, lithium batteries, and water desalination systems rely on the safe, efficient, and robust transport of anions and cations between ...

Batteries are at the core of green and clean technologies that propel forward the automotive, mobility, and aerospace segments. All these markets demand both high energy density for energy storage and ...