BATTERY POWER NEWS | Now is the time for sodium ion chemistry, says Landon Mossburg, CEO and cofounder of Peak Energy. Mossburg says sodium ion batteries are the fundamental building block for energy storage systems of the future. The post Peak Energy’s Vision for Scaling Sodium Ion Chemistry for Grid Storage first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER NEWS | Last week, work from the lab of Shirley Meng, University of Chicago, in collaboration with researchers from the University of California San Diego, was published in Nature Energy. Battery Power reported the bulk of this work earlier this spring after Meng first shared results at the International Battery Seminar and Exhibit. The post Meng Publishes Update on Solid-State Anode-Free Sodium-Ion Batteries first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER NEWS | A group of scientists working at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has reported major advances in the area of grid storage batteries. The key differentiator for these batteries is that instead of only storing energy for use when renewable sources are insufficient, they have an extra trick—they also capture and fix carbon dioxide. Two recent studies detail the work, one published and one under review. The post Gain of Function for Grid Storage Batteries: Carbon Capture first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER ONLINE | Over the past 30 days, investments in the battery industry have rewarded innovative anodes, recycling technologies, inverter-free batteries, sodium-ion chemistry, and Chinese developers of the EV production stack. Here's the list.  The post Follow the Money: Battery Funding Rounds for New Anodes, Sodium-Ion Chemistry, Recycling, More first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The battery market is about ten years old, and while in-house software solutions have carried battery R&D so far, the market is now at a tipping point for new software innovations that will change lithium ion battery research and applications, contends Tyler Lancaster, partner at VC firm Energize Capital. The post Software’s Moment: As Battery Technologies Mature, AI Steps In first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | The steady increase in start-ups in the specialty pack manufacturing space is a direct response to not only a wider adoption and adaptation of batteries for an ever-expanding set of applications, but nuanced consumer needs. As such, startups need to consider several key factors when responding to market demands to ensure their long-term success and viability.  The post Special Circumstances: How Specialty Pack Startups Can Manage Market Shifts  first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER NEWS | A group from Hokkaido University, Tohoku University, and Nagoya Institute of Technology has reported a step improvement in the attributes of low-cost, iron-based cathode materials for use in lithium-ion batteries. The post Cathode Progress: Small Additions of p-Group Elements Improve Low-Cost Iron-Based Materials first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Currently, the U.S. relies on international markets for the processing of most lithium-battery raw materials. These include critical minerals to produce battery components such as cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes. While clear advances have been made to manufacture these batteries domestically in the US, the ability to mine and process the critical raw materials in the US has been slow to advance. The post Tipping Point For U.S. Battery Production Equipment first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | As the world embraces the hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) revolution, the need for gigafactories— massive facilities producing batteries—will continue to surge. The construction of EV battery facilities presents unique challenges and risks that must be carefully managed. From the intricate chemical makeup of batteries to the potential dangers of thermal runaway, safety protocols are paramount. The post Constructing Tomorrow’s EV Gigafactories first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more

BATTERY POWER NEWS | At the recent International Battery Seminar and Exhibition, several companies shared their efforts developing alternative electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, and current collector metals. Representatives from Nippon Steel Chemical and Materials Co., Feon Energy, Celgard, BenQ Materials Corporation, Dimien, and Enovix shared their innovations in these areas. The post New Materials Driving Innovation in Rechargeable Batteries first appeared on Battery Power Online ..read more