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New class of coordination polymers for high-performance Li-, Na- and K-ion storage

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Researchers at the Université catholique de Louvain in Belgium have designed and synthesized a new class of electrically conducting anionic coordination polymers for all practically relevant alkali-cation storage. V for Li-, Na- and K-ion batteries. V for Li-, Na- and K-ion batteries. Wang et al. —Wang et al.

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Researchers show that inherent lithium ions in bioderived borate polymer enhance extreme fast charging capability in graphite anodes

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Now, a study by a team of researchers, led by Professor Noriyoshi Matsumi from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), showcases a new approach to facilitate fast charging using a binder material which promotes Li + -ion intercalation of active material.

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JAIST team investigates how self-repairing polymer can improve durability of silicon anodes

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Although silicon anodes could greatly boost the capacity of Li-ion batteries, their performance rapidly degrades with use. With its self-healing properties, the PBS coating offers a much more stable performance in terms of capacity compared to a bare anode or one coated with PVDF, a polymer commercially used in lithium-ion batteries.

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WPI-led team develops dry-print process to make better, cheaper electrodes for Li-ion batteries

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A team led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Yan Wang has developed a solvent-free process to manufacture lithium-ion battery electrodes that are greener, cheaper, and charge faster than electrodes currently on the market.

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Grafoid introduces ion-selective graphene polymer membrane for Li-ion battery electrode protection

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a Canadian graphene R&D, investment and technology licensing company ( earlier post ) introduced its GPURE Graphene Polymer nano-porous membrane intended for next generation Li-Ion battery applications. Ion selectivity is a key requirement for a semi-permeable membrane in a Li-ion battery structure.

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Researchers develop soft co-crystalline solid electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries

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Adiponitrile is an organic compound that is an important precursor to the polymer nylon 66. Grey, C; yellow, Li; blue, N; red, P; orange, F.; b, Packing diagram of (Adpn) 2 LiPF 6 showing the channels of Liions in the low-affinity matrix in the crystal structure. .; Prakash et al. Resources Prakash, P., Aguirre, J.

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ORNL to lead new EFRC focused on polymer electrolytes for energy storage

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The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been selected to lead an Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC) focused on polymer electrolytes for next-generation energy storage devices such as fuel cells and solid-state electric vehicle batteries.

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