New lithium battery tech

Are lithium-ion batteries the future of battery technology?

Because lithium-ion batteries are able to store a significant amount of energy in such a small package, charge quickly and last long, they became the battery of choice for new devices. But new battery technologies are being researched and developed to rival lithium-ion batteries in terms of efficiency, cost and sustainability.

How will lithium-ion batteries change the world?

It is also expected that demand for lithium-ion batteries will increase up to tenfold by 2030, according to the US Department for Energy, so manufacturers are constantly building battery plants to keep up. Lithium mining can be controversial as it can take several years to develop and has a considerable impact on the environment.

Could artificial intelligence reduce lithium use in batteries?

A brand new substance, which could reduce lithium use in batteries, has been discovered using artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing. The findings were made by Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), which is part of the US Department of Energy.

Can a new battery material reduce the amount of lithium?

It has been corrected to say that the material can reduce the amount of lithium by as much as 70 percent. We regret the error. Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory used AI and high-performance computing to discover a promising new battery material faster than ever before.

Are lithium-sulfur batteries a good investment?

Advancements in lithium-sulfur batteries have also resulted in ultra-fast charging and made them useful for raising the storage capacity of renewable energy technologies. One of the major drawbacks of this new battery technology is corrosion, though new designs are in the works to curb it.

Why are lithium-ion batteries getting better and cheaper?

Lithium-ion batteries keep getting better and cheaper, but researchers are tweaking the technology further to eke out greater performance and lower costs. Some of the motivation comes from the price volatility of battery materials, which could drive companies to change chemistries. “It’s a cost game,” Sekine says.