Solving a Vexing Solid-State Lithium Ion Battery Problem August 15, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensDepositing thin layers of lithium-based oxides onto positive electrodes may hold the key to finally building solid-state lithium batteries.
Back To School Classroom Tech August 13, 2018Electronics & Test3D Printing, Consumer Electronics, Electronics & Test, MaterialsKevin Clemens12 ways that technology is enhancing education and the classroom.
Filling in Gaps Improves Lithium Ion Batteries August 09, 2018The Battery Show – Novi, MIBattery/Energy Storage, Materials & Assembly, Electronics & Test, MaterialsKevin ClemensLiquids that flow into gaps between lithium ion batteries and their heat sinks can improve battery life and performance.
Looking for Battery Progress in Unlikely Places August 08, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensMaterials scientists examine a variety of chemistries and materials in search of improved lithium ion battery performance.
Modifying Electrolytes to Improve Lithium Ion Batteries August 07, 2018The Battery Show – Novi, MIBattery/Energy Storage, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensFluorinated electrolytes provide better performance when lithium ion batteries are pushed to the limit.
Aerosol 3D Printing of Battery Electrodes August 02, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, 3D Printing, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensUsing a new kind of 3D printing to create lithium ion battery electrodes could result in significant performance gains.
NASA Mission Aims to Touch the Sun July 30, 2018Materials & AssemblyAerospace, Government/Defense, MaterialsKevin ClemensEngineering is the key to a new NASA spacecraft that will provide answers to fundamental questions about the sun.
A Talk with a Lithium Expert July 27, 2018The Battery Show – Novi, MIBattery/Energy Storage, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, Automotive and Mobility, MaterialsKevin ClemensLithium demand will continue to rise as the electrification of transportation spreads across the globe.
A Self-Heating Solution to Fast-Charging Cold Batteries July 24, 2018Battery/Energy StorageBattery/Energy Storage, Automotive, Alternative Energy, MaterialsKevin ClemensPenn State researchers have found a way to dramatically improve cold-charging cycle life of lithium ion batteries in EVs.
Following the EV Leader July 19, 2018Electronics & TestBattery/Energy Storage, Automotive, Alternative Energy, Automotive and MobilityKevin ClemensChina cements its dominance in electric vehicles.
