Insight
The U.S. Energy Department is investing $325 million in advanced battery technologies to bolster renewable energy storage across 17 states
This push symbolizes a shift towards a greener future, reducing dependency on non-renewable energy sources.
Insight
Investors are increasingly putting their money in energy transition stocks—according to the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) Venture 50 list
Who came out on top of the TSX Venture 50 list?
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Perspective
Canada is well positioned to use abundant renewable energy sources to improve its energy security—but, and this is a big “but”—there is a grid problem
Canada will need greater inter-provincial/territorial grid connectivity in order to make the best use of renewable energy sources.
Science and Technology
First-of-their-kind snapshots reveal byproduct crippling lithium-metal batteries from the inside
The first nanoscale images ever taken inside intact, lithium-metal coin batteries challenge prevailing theories.
Studies and Modelling
U.S. Department of Energy study provides insights into the lithium production process—how to make it sustainable
Lithium is an essential element for the rechargeable battery market.
Research and Development
Scientists identify the primary cause of failure in a state-of-the-art lithium-metal battery
This would be of interest for long-range electric vehicles: electrolyte depletion.
Research and Development
MIT researchers design a more powerful lithium battery with higher voltage, and longer cycle life
It increases their power per weight without sacrificing the cycle life.
Studies and Modelling
New findings from MIT may help unleash the potential of high-powered, lithium batteries
How to prevent short-circuiting in next-gen lithium batteries
Studies and Modelling
Scientists are a step closer to using machine learning to improve lifetimes of fast-charging lithium-ion batteries
In a leap for battery research, machine learning gets scientific smarts
Science and Technology
Scientists at the University of California find a fluid solution to dendrite growth in lithium metal batteries
Dendrite growth reduced 99 percent
Streaming
The world’s biggest battery and how inventors are creating giant batteries to help power the world
How can lakes be a battery?
Science and Technology
Guidelines on charging and using lithium-ion batteries to maximize efficiency and minimize short circuits
How short circuits in lithium metal batteries can be prevented
