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Engineers Develop Ultra-Fast Charging Lithium Battery

Credit: Unsplash. Engineers have achieved a remarkable feat in battery technology, unveiling a revolutionary lithium battery equipped with superior electrodes poised to revolutionize charging speeds. The latest innovation boasts a charging time of under five minutes, marking a significant advancement over current battery offerings, particularly concerning electric vehicle applications. Unveiling the Innovation The breakthrough stemmed from the...

AI Rapidly Created a Low-Lithium Battery with a Novel Material

Credit: Pexels In 80 hours, Microsoft's AI tool narrowed 32 million theoretical materials to 18, leading scientists to synthesize one that can decrease lithium usage in batteries by 70%. An AI program has pinpointed a synthetic material, absent in nature, that can potentially decrease lithium usage in batteries by as much as 70%. Out of 32 million...

China Reveals Coin-Sized Nuclear Battery with 50-Year Lifespan

The BV100 nuclear battery, smaller than a dime, has dimensions of just 15 x 15 x 15 millimeters. Credit: Betavolt. A Chinese startup, Betavolt, has revealed a groundbreaking development in nuclear batteries. The BV100, a tiny atomic energy battery the size of a small coin, claims to provide a continuous power supply for up to...

Use of Cosmetic Ingredients for Battery Protection

Credit: Unsplash Shielding Batteries with Cosmetics. Xanthan gum, sourced from plants like cabbage and renowned for its carbohydrate makeup, traditionally acts as a natural barrier in beauty products. In a recent innovation, this substance has been repurposed to create a protective layer for battery electrodes, deviating from its typical skincare application. Shielding Batteries with Cosmetics: a...

Millisign Tech Guides Drones with Battery-Less Ground Tags

A millimeter-wave-radar-equipped drone takes off for a test of the Millisign systemNTT Autonomous drones often depend on visual cues for precise location, but they face challenges in dark, rainy, or foggy conditions when ground-based lights are unavailable. This is where the Millisign system, created by researchers from Japan's NTT Corporation and The University of Tokyo, comes...

The iPhone Pro Max features a Titanium Body, 29-Hour Battery, and USB-C.

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max rock Apple's first-ever titanium bodyApple Apple has introduced the newest iPhone iteration, which comes in four models with USB-C compatibility: the 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. The highest-end option, the 15 Pro Max, features a titanium chassis and carries a substantial price of...

Indonesia Seeks Australia’s Help in Becoming a Global EV and Battery Supplier

Credit: Michael Fousert/ unplash. Australia and Indonesia are strengthening their economic collaboration, leveraging their respective strengths in the clean energy transition. Indonesia is emerging as a manufacturer of electric vehicles and their accompanying batteries, while Australia possesses the necessary lithium reserves to support Indonesia's endeavors in this field. During the visit of Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi"...

A Scientist Just Accidentally Developed A Battery That Could Last A Lifetime

A nanowire compared to a human hair. Poor battery life is the number one issue when it comes to smartphones and laptops. As a wireless society, having to secure ourselves to power up our gadgets seems more and more a nuisance. Furthermore, while scientists are looking into wireless charging, we would have to worry less...

Climate Change: ‘Sand Battery’ Can Fix Environment-Friendly Energy’s Significant Problem

The sand battery has been installed and is functioning well according to the power company Finnish scientists have set up the globe's first completely working "sand battery," which can save environment-friendly power for months at once. The designers claim this can resolve the trouble of year-round supply, a significant issue for eco-friendly power. Using low-grade sand, the...

Innovative Battery Systems Shine A Bright Light On The Future Of Flying Cars

Robotically engineered machines, jet packs, and flying automobiles appeared to be guarantees for the 21st century. Since then, we have instead been given mechanized, autonomous vacuum cleaners. A team of scientists at Penn State is now investigating the requirements for electric vertical vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL), and developing and evaluating potentially battery energy...