9 Results for: Batterie

Could Fungal Batteries be the Power Source of the Future?

Researchers from Empa have developed the fungal battery, a completely biodegradable battery created with 3D printing techniques.

Salt of the Earth: The Rise of Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries have come and gone out of fashion. But a new burst of enthusiasm for the lithium battery replacement could spell a promising future.

Are Polyjoule’s Plastic Batteries Cheaper and Safer for Producing Renewable Power?

Traditional lithium-ion batteries come with a whole host of issues, not least their expense. A Boston startup is looking to new materials for the next generation of batteries.

Meet the New Sound-Powered Sensor That Could Replace Batteries

Researchers in Zurich have developed sensors using sound waves, which could save 78 million batteries per year in the EU alone.

How a New Battery Regulation Should Make Europe’s Batteries More Sustainable

A green future needs sustainable batteries. A new battery regulation in the EU should create better conditions for this in the future. But how does it work?

Can Sodium Dethrone Lithium and Make Cleaner, Safer, Fairer Batteries?

Lithium-ion batteries are central to our modern technological lives. However, they come with environmental and human rights concerns. Can the more plentiful sodium take over?

Organic Flow: Batteries Based on the Human Brain Could Power the Future

A promising energy storage technology is being developed in Alzenau, Bavaria: Organic redox flow batteries. The concept, which derives from the biology of the human brain, could revolutionise mass power production.

Quick Swap Electric-Vehicle Batteries Look to Solve India’s Unique Pollution Challenges

Electric vehicles may be better for the environment, but they might not be great for your wallet - especially in low-income countries. An Indian partnership is looking to change that.

Reborn Light for a Reborn City: How One Japanese Town Is Turning Old EV Batteries Into Street Lamps

A small town near Fukushima is transforming disused EV batteries into energy storage for solar-powered street lamps.