Lithium-ion Batteries: “Rare Earth” vs Supply Chain Availability
BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | There are recurring fears about running out of lithium, something that is keeping investors who anxiously eyeball emerging sectors like energy…
Category: Components
5x Improvement To Li-Ion Batteries With Hybrid Silicon Anode
BATTERY POWER NEWS | Researchers suggests that a 5x improvement in Lithium-Ion charge-to-charge times if silicon anodes are fortified with a special type of material…
The Importance Of Leak-Tightness To The Capacity, Service Life Of EV Battery Cells
BATTERY POWER INSIGHT | Leak testing plays a crucial role in the production of individual battery cells. Using Glass-to-Aluminum-Seal technology (GTAS), battery electrodes are sealed…
Kokam Announces 40 MWh Projects In South Korea
BATTERY POWER NEWS | Kokam has announced two projects totaling 40 Megawatt hours (MWh) of photovoltaic (PV)-connected Energy Storage System (ESS) capacity in South Korea.…
Lithium Vs. Lead: New Markets And Old Strongholds
August 27, 2018 | BATTERY POWER INSIGHTS | Let’s be clear, the Lead-Acid (Pb) battery is still the mainstay of many battery applications such as…
Ooblek Electrolytes: Creating A Solid-On-Impact Electrolyte For Safer Lithium-Ion Batteries
August 22, 2018 | NEWS BRIEF | Lithium-ion batteries commonly used in consumer electronics are notorious for bursting into flame when damaged or improperly packaged.…
iPad Battery Explosion Results In Apple Store Evacuation
August 20, 2018 | NEWS BRIEF | An Apple store in Amsterdam’s Leidseplein square was briefly evacuated after an explosion believed to be the result…
