Higher charging speeds for lithium batteries generally lead to accelerated ageing. Pulse charging promises to achieve a long service life despite very high charging speeds. Whether this promise is realistic and how the start-up BAVERTIS wants to put this process into practice is presented in this article.
Complicated chemical processes take place in a battery during charging. Lithium ions move through electrolyte from the cathode to the anode, electrons pass through the wires and complete the circuit. Differences in potential and concentration occur. It all sounds very complicated. But it doesn't have to be that difficult. This article gives a simple overview of how a lithium battery works - with lots of pictures and without chemical formulas or math.
Solid-state companies have been in the public eye for years and report in detail on their current state of development. However, it is difficult to evaluate new concepts without an overview of the overall market. In a data analysis, all publicly available information on the solid-state industry was compiled and the data analyzed in detail. The 5 most important take-aways are presented here.
QuantumScape, SolidPower and Prologium. Well-known companies, some of which have been working on solid-state batteries for decades. But the market is much bigger than that. This article shows which other companies there are and which regions are at the forefront of development.
A gravimetric energy density of 240 Wh/kg and a volumetric energy density of 700 Wh/l. Sounds like a great cell? Hand on heart! Who can really make sense of this data off the top of their head? This article helps to clear up any ambiguities. What performance data can we really expect from cells today? And how should future battery chemistries perform?
In every corner of the internet you can find a few morsels of information about the plans of sodium-ion cell manufacturers. But what happens when you put all this data together? What new insights can be gained from the data? The results of the research are presented here.
The market for sodium-ion batteries will be dominated by China in 2024. However, new companies and start-ups are entering the market and providing new impetus. However, new companies and start-ups are entering the market and providing new momentum. This article analyzes which companies these are.
The big beginner's guide explains the sodium-ion battery in simple terms and discusses the potential of this young technology. No prior knowledge is required and the functionality, advantages and disadvantages, state of development and chances of success are discussed in detail.
In addition to lithium, silicon is also being investigated as an anode material for future batteries. But what are the advantages of this technology, what are the challenges and what…
As the first solid-state company ever, Factorial Energy has managed to pass all UN 38.3 certification tests with its large-format cells. This can be seen as a big step towards the commercialization of solid-state batteries. In this interview, Dr. Körver, Director of Innovation at Factorial Energy, talks about the other challenges that still need to be solved before the product is ready for series production and what the plans for series production look like.
