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'There’s still plenty of life left in lithium-ion battery technology': researchers make gel electrolyte breakthrough that could boost EV range and safety
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (688+ words) Greater energy density and reduced costs are touted Researchers at the Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science claim to have developed a new gel electrolyte that will help stabilize anode-free lithium-ion batteries. This should improve the safety and…...
Magnets produced at room temperature using lasers could produce faster non-silicon processors
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (553+ words) The technology could also make data centers cheaper to run Researchers have demonstrated a new way to tune magnetic behavior in extremely thin materials using visible laser pulses at room temperature. The work focuses on controlling magnons, which are collective…...
Pioneer Na launches as first sodium-ion portable station promising charging at extreme –15 °C temperature and 35 minute recharge to 80% capacity
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) Sodium-ion technology brings hope for users in super-cold regions At IFA 2025, Bluetti introduced Pioneer Na, described as the first portable power station to use sodium-ion batteries. At its core, the device is a large rechargeable unit designed to keep electronics…...