So you’ve been tasked to design the monitor circuitry for a new battery-based power system. What strategies will you employ to optimize the design for cost and manufacturability? The initial ...

The energy density of supercapacitors -- battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes -- can be improved by increasing the 'messiness' of their internal structure. Researchers used ...

Materials science ain’t easy. And it’s especially difficult when it comes to the batteries that power our smart home, wearable, and mobile devices; more specifically, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Researchers at the Linkoping University in Sweden have developed a soft and malleable battery that can take any form or shape. The key to developing such a battery has been using liquid electrodes ...

New sodium battery technology creates an internal barrier that helps prevent battery fires ...

The silver-based coating adapts to changes in battery structure, reducing the risk of cracking or delamination. Silver enhances ionic conductivity, improving overall battery performance. The coating ...