All Energy storage articles
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NewsA stabilised sulfur allotrope that’s making sustainable Li–S batteries work
Energy-dense lithium–sulfur batteries are making their way into the energy industry
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Feature
What’s behind the CO₂ shortage?
Dependence on a single source of production left us with a deficit
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Soundbite
The race for fast-charging cars
Learn how chemists are redesigning batteries to create new, fast-charging options for the future electric cars
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Feature
New power, old batteries
Closing the loop in lithium-ion battery recycling from electric cars
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News
Thank the Nobel prize winners for your mobile phone
Start a lesson with the Nobel prize-winning chemistry involved in lithium-ion batteries
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Feature
Recharging the future
As lithium-ion batteries are pushed to their limits, what technology could replace them?
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News
Fire-fighting lithium–ion battery doesn’t compromise on performance
Electrospun device can release flame retardants in the event of a battery short circuit or catastrophic damage
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News
Rechargeable first for promising battery tech
New cathode material makes for energetic, rechargeable sodium–carbon dioxide batteries that could power Mars vehicles
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News
Polymer takes the heat out of batteries
Polymer electrode coating may help prevent lithium battery fires
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Soundbite
Breathing batteries for electric cars
Nina Notman discovers how air could power the transport of the future
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Experiment
Rechargeable cells: the lead–acid accumulator
Use this practical to demonstrate the chemistry behind rechargeable batteries, using a lead–acid accumulator cell. Includes kit list and safety instructions.
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Soundbite
Dutch roads smarten up
Nina Notman explores the possibility of interactive, sustainable highways
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Feature
Fuelling the future: solid phase hydrogen storage
The portable and safe storage of hydrogen will be fundamental to the success of fuel cell-powered cars
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The Mole
A day in the life of a research scientist: Duncan Smith
Duncan Smith has spent the past nine months working for Ilika Technologies as a research scientist. He talks to Kathryn Roberts about his typical day
