Smart energy storage battery technology breakthrough

Why are energy storage devices important?

Energy storage devices have become indispensable for smart and clean energy systems. During the past three decades, lithium-ion battery technologies have grown tremendously and have been exploited for the best energy storage system in portable electronics as well as electric vehicles.

What is battery technology?

The battery technology is designed to be used in smaller-sized cells, replacing existing coin-shaped batteries found in watches and other small electronics.

Could a new energy source make batteries more powerful?

Columbia Engineers have developed a new, more powerful “fuel” for batteries—an electrolyte that is not only longer-lasting but also cheaper to produce. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are essential for the future of our planet, but they face a major hurdle: they don’t consistently generate power when demand is high.

Can K-Na/S batteries save energy?

In a new study recently published by Nature Communications, the team used K-Na/S batteries that combine inexpensive, readily-found elements — potassium (K) and sodium (Na), together with sulfur (S) — to create a low-cost, high-energy solution for long-duration energy storage.

Can solid-state batteries make a significant contribution to energy transformation?

“We believe that our newly developed material for solid-state batteries can make a significant contribution to the energy transformation of society. We will continue the development towards early commercialisation,” said TDK’s chief executive Noboru Saito.

Could new technology boost Apple's battery capacity?

Apple supplier says new tech has 100 times the capacity of its current batteries. Japan’s TDK is claiming a breakthrough in materials used in its small solid-state batteries, with the Apple supplier predicting significant performance increases for devices from wireless headphones to smartwatches.