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Nature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72531-4 Direct recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries is a promising and essential approach to address challenges related to energy security and resource sustainability. Herein, authors report an upcycling strategy that reconstructs degraded ternary layered oxide cathode materials into Li-rich oxides. The strategy is s…

Every year, millions of lithium batteries travel across the world inside electric vehicles, e-bikes, power banks, laptops, and drones. Most of them arrive safely. But when a battery gets crushed — whether in a car accident, a shipping container, or even from being dropped or hit by something heavy — the situation can become dangerous very fast. This is why the UN38.3 crush test was created. UN38.…

A breakthrough lithium-extraction method could help solve one of clean energy’s dirtiest problems. Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a fast new technique that pulls lithium directly from salty underground brines using a temperature-sensitive solvent, avoiding the giant evaporation ponds that can take years and drain precious water supplies. Even better, the method works on low-qu…

Scientists in Australia have developed a new battery technology that could dramatically reduce the charging time of electric vehicles while still maintaining strong battery performance and lifespan. The advance may help solve one of the biggest concerns many drivers still have about electric cars: long charging times. Researchers from the University of Adelaide created experimental […] The post N…

Nature Communications, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73484-4 Calcium metal batteries are limited by low reversibility and slow interfacial kinetics. Here, authors design an eccentric solvation structure by introducing monovalent cations and strongly coordinating organoborate anion, which enables fast desolvation and reversible calcium deposition.

This paper presents a comprehensive techno-economic and environmental assessment of a grid-connected hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) integrating photovoltaic (PV), wind turbine (WT), and fuel cell (FC) technologies for a case study in Dakhla, Morocco. A detailed modeling framework is developed, including renewable generation, electrolyzer operation, hydrogen storage, and fuel cell conversio…

Aluminum-air (Al-air) batteries are considered promising candidates for electrochemical energy storage due to their theoretical energy density (∼8,100 Wh kg-1), specific capacity (∼3000 mAh·g-1), low cost and the natural abundance of aluminum. However, several hurdles must be overcome before their widespread application. Notably, the aluminum anode is prone to passivation and corrosion, which red…

Seattle EV startup Electric Era is launching the CoPower Platform to bypass utility delays and provide rapid battery storage for power-hungry data centers. Read More

Factorial Expands Solid-State Drone Battery Partnerships Across Three Continents New collaborations aim to improve drone endurance, power, and cold-weather performance for commercial and defense applications Battery technology company Factorial Energy announced a series of new partnerships focused on integrating next-generation batteries into drone systems across the United States, Europe, and As…

Researchers at Adelaide University have discovered a promising new strategy which could deliver fast battery charging.

Researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the ancient Appalachians mountain system holds 2.5 million tons of the critical element lithium.

Silicon anode battery technology aims to improve range, charging time, and delivery economics for commercial drone operations Battery manufacturer Amprius Technologies and drone delivery company Matternet have announced a strategic partnership focused on improving the performance of commercial drone delivery systems through advanced battery technology. The companies said that Amprius silicon anod…

From smartphone charging to hydrogen production, the fundamental principles of energy technology have been revealed. Korean researchers have, for the first time, identified how molecular structures change within the ultra-small space called the “electric double layer.” The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, opens a new path to simultaneously improve efficiency and performance …

Batteries are becoming increasingly important in defense technologies. To keep an operational edge, the US needs to focus on new supply chains and developing technological advantages. The post The US needs a comprehensive batteries strategy to ensure its battlefield edge appeared first on Atlantic Council .

As the demand for renewable energy increases, it becomes more vital to efficiently integrate different resources such as wind and solar energy. This study illustrates a novel integrated mechanism for analyzing a green energy generation dynamical system utilizing the Fractal-Fractional (FF) sense of operators. We give a robust deep learning framework designed to successfully model the complex inte…

The degradation of the health state of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) water electrolyzer, caused by power supply variability, operating temperature changes, and other chemical factors, represents a major challenge for green hydrogen production efficiency. This paper presents an advanced hybrid system combining a digital twin and machine learning, enabling real-time anomaly detection of a PEM elec…