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Dual-Functional Li6MnO4 Synergistically Boosts Li-ion Battery Energy Density and Cycle Life: Pouch Cells Achieve 95.7% Capacity Retention
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering USA Overview Research demonstrates Li6MnO4 as a highly promising dual-functional prelithiation material, synergistically enhancing both energy density and cycle life in lithium-ion batteries. Pouch... -
Arizona to Deploy Over 7.7 GW Total BESS Capacity by 2026, Accelerating Grid Stabilization with Renewable Energy Integration
Solar Topps USA Overview Arizona is rapidly emerging as a leading state in utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) deployment, with approximately 3,900 MW currently operational and an additional 3,807 MW slated to come online ... -
Tesla, CATL, and BYD Adopt “Dry Electrode Technology,” Achieving Up to 50% Manufacturing Cost Reduction and 15-20% Energy Density Increase
PatSnap Eureka Singapore Overview Dry electrode technology is spearheading a paradigm shift in energy storage manufacturing, with leading battery producers like Tesla, CATL, and BYD integrating it into their production lines. This solven... -
Innovative Solutions Overcome Silicon Anode Volume Expansion: SiOx, Si-C Composites, Conductive Networks, Flexible Binders, and FEC Additives Advance Li-ion Batteries
Xnergy Materials USA Overview Comprehensive solutions have been presented to address the critical volume expansion issue in silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Key strategies include the adoption of silicon oxide (SiOx) and silicon... -
IEA Reports Global Battery Storage Additions Hit Record 108 GW in 2025, Up 40%; Australia Surges Nine-Fold, Utility-Scale Dominates
IEA France Overview The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced that global battery storage additions reached an unprecedented 108 GW in 2025, a 40% increase from 2024. This growth was primarily driven by utility-scale battery storag... -
Precision Particle Processing and Size Distribution Crucial for Defect-Free, Uniform Battery Electrode Coating in Next-Gen Batteries
Coating Tech Slot Dies USA Overview The precise control of active material particle processing and particle size distribution (PSD) is paramount for manufacturing uniform, defect-free thin films in battery electrode coating. In slot die ... -
Rare-Earth Triflate Additive Revolutionizes Anode-Free Lithium–Sulfur Batteries, Achieving 5.5 mAh cm^-2 High Areal Capacity
Academic research Unknown Overview Academic research demonstrates that a rare-earth triflate (Nd(OTf)3) electrolyte additive significantly boosts anode-free lithium–sulfur (Li-S) battery performance. Nd(OTf)3 acts as a dual-function agen... -
US Battery Storage Capacity Reaches 14.96 GW / 24.6 GWh in Q1 2026; ERCOT and CAISO Lead, PJM Revenue Soars Post-Regulation Redesign
Modo Energy USA Overview The US added 1.1 GW of battery storage across 20 new projects in Q1 2026, bringing total operational capacity to 14.96 GW with 24.6 GWh of energy capacity. ERCOT and CAISO collectively host approximately two-thir... -
Precision Chemical Purity and Advanced Process Control Drive Next-Gen Li-ion Battery Performance with High-Capacity Anodes and Dry Electrode Tech
Spectroscopy Online USA Overview Rigorous analytical chemistry and process control are crucial for overcoming the safety, performance, cost, and sustainability challenges of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Key advancements include the adop... -
UC San Diego Team Pioneers AI-Designed Metasurface with Deep Learning for Real-Time Distorted Light Correction, Enabling Sharper Imaging Across Disciplines
UC San Diego USA Overview A UC San Diego team has developed a compact optical device, designed with AI, and paired it with an AI-powered analysis system to correct distorted light for sharper imaging. This innovation, published in Nature...
