Power storage breakthrough

What is AI-generated illustration of ultrafast energy storage & power delivery?

AI-generated illustration of ultrafast energy storage and power delivery via electrostatic microcapacitors directly integrated on-chip for next-generation microelectronics. (Image courtesy of Suraj Cheema)

Can K-Na/S batteries store energy?

A new study published in Nature Communications demonstrates that K-Na/S batteries can store energy using inexpensive and readily-found elements: potassium (K), sodium (Na), and sulfur (S). This creates a low-cost, high-energy solution for long-duration energy storage.

Could on-Microchip energy storage change the world?

Their findings, reported this month in Nature, have the potential to change the paradigm for on-microchip energy storage solutions and pave the way for sustainable, autonomous electronic microsystems.

Could a new energy source make batteries more powerful?

Columbia Engineers have developed a new, more powerful electrolyte for batteries. This new electrolyte is not only longer-lasting but also cheaper to produce. While renewable energy sources like wind and solar are essential for the future of our planet, they face a major hurdle: inconsistent power generation when demand is high.

Could a new capacitor overcome energy storage challenges?

However, their Achilles’ heel has always been their limited energy storage efficiency. Now, Washington University in St. Louis researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking capacitor design that looks like it could overcome those energy storage challenges.

What is a potential market for long-lasting power supplies?

Virtually anything requiring long-lasting power supplies is a potential market. Zhang Wei, chairman and CEO of Betavolt, noted that the company is currently the only global producer of large diamond semiconductor materials. This capability also has applications in supercapacitors and ultra-long carbon nanotube materials sectors.