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Battery Science

This page provides educational resources, events, news and products related to battery science. Content will cover aspects from materials testing and monitoring to innovation in battery development.

Battery Science – Highlights

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Who Invented Batteries?

Batteries have gone through a long journey of discovery and development to get to where they are today. In this listicle, we take a look at some of the landmark advancements in the history of batteries that have helped to shape their improvement and evolution.

Emergent and Evolving Battery Technologies

Researchers have become increasingly interested in battery chemistries that may one day outperform the Li-ion class. Download this listicle to learn more about evolving battery chemistries such as cobalt-free cathode materials and sodium-ion batteries.

Understanding Battery Types, Components and the Role of Battery Material Testing in Development and Manufacture

Batteries have become an integral part of our everyday lives. In this article, we will consider the main types of batteries, battery components and materials and the reasons for and ways in which battery materials are tested.

Battery Materials Analysis

In this infographic, we explore the need for battery materials analysis, in particular lithium ion (Li–ion) batteries, and the techniques that facilitate this.

The Importance of Battery Materials Analysis

Batteries must be carefully scrutinized to ensure that they are safe for use. This article will discuss the role that battery materials analysis plays in maintaining the safety and quality of existing batteries and in the development of new and improved types.

Battery Science – News and Features

New Electrolyte Design Could Significantly Boost Range of Electric Vehicles

Researchers have radically reduced the amount of environmentally harmful fluorine required to stabilize lithium metal batteries, bringing the next generation of high-energy batteries one step closer.

Researchers Develop World’s First Anode-Free Sodium Solid-State Battery

This research has brought inexpensive, fast-charging, high-capacity batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage closer than ever.

New Spectromicroscopy Method Paves Way for Better Study of Energy Materials

A new method in spectromicroscopy significantly improves the study of chemical reactions at the nanoscale, both on surfaces and inside layered materials.

Researchers Solve Mysterious Performance Decline in Promising Cathode Material

Scientists have discovered the culprit behind the performance fade in nickel-rich cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. The team’s new analysis method was key to the discovery.

Moving Toward Clean Energy Solutions With Battery Technology

This article will discuss the possibilities and challenges that lie ahead in battery technology, and how working together with other industry experts can carve a path forward in creating sustainable battery solutions.

Iron Could Be Key to Cheaper, Greener Lithium-Ion Batteries

A collaboration co-led by an Oregon State University chemistry researcher is hoping to spark a green battery revolution by showing that iron instead of cobalt and nickel can be used as a cathode material in lithium-ion batteries.

Battery Science – Multimedia

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Analytical Techniques in the Battery Lifecycle

Batteries Research: Investment & Innovation

Batteries Research: Investment & Innovation

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A Guide to Sample Prep for Battery Analysis

Battery Science – Webinars and Online Events

Ask Me Anything: Battery Research

Advances in Battery Research 2024

Advances in Battery Research 2024

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Ask Me Anything: The Future of Battery Research

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The Importance of Battery Materials Analysis

Bruker Showcases High-Performance Solutions at Analytica 2024 for Research and Analysis

Agilent Launches New Advanced Dilution System To Increase Lab Efficiency

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Advancing Lithium-Ion Battery Research Using FTIR

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FTIR Identification of Salts Used in Lithium-Ion Batteries

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