Energy Storage

A new design of algae-powered fuel cells that is five times more efficient than existing plant and algal models, as well as being potentially more cost-effective to produce and practical to use, has been developed by researchers.

Maxim's unique BMS technology, including MAX17843, has the industry's only single-chip solution to achieve ASIL D compliance.

Rolled-Ribbon is a company based in Austin, TX, working on a cylindrical cell with an unusual form factor that, in the view of the inventors, lowers internal cell resistance, thermal resistance, and removes the need for additional hardware.

Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes or modified graphene nanoribbons may be suitable replacements for platinum for fast oxygen reduction, the key reaction in fuel cells that transform chemical energy into electricity, according to Rice University researchers.

CAP-XX announced that Spire has incorporated CAP-XX Thinline supercapacitors into the new Spire Health Tag to provide the peak power needed for delivering real-time wellness vibration alerts to consumers. -

Electrovaya is a battery company with production facilities in Canada and Germany. They use a proprietary ceramic separator called SEPARION that does not shrink with temperature.

A team of researchers has introduced a novel manufacturing technology to form new materials, using ultrasonic waves used in medical diagnosis, humidifiers, as well as sonar systems for submarines. The method has received considerable attention as a new technique that is capable of manufacturing high-performance materials without the need of high temperatures or pressure.

Battery power better than lithium or even solar is under development as researchers work to efficiently capture the energy of graphene oxide (GO).

A new technique developed by researchers provides a unique insight into how the charging rate of lithium ion batteries can be a factor limiting their lifetime and safety.

EMW is a Korean company that has developed rechargeable advanced zinc-air batteries for military purposes.

Enevate Corporation announces HD-Energy® Technology for Electric Vehicles which features extreme fast charging in only 5 minutes with high energy density and long driving range.

Toyota Motor Corporation and Panasonic Corporation announce an agreement to begin studying the feasibility of a joint automotive prismatic battery business.

Grid electricity prices rarely drop across the world but the Australians are beginning to note that in the nearest major country, New Zealand, electricity prices are indeed going down not up. Help is at hand from photovoltaics PV even if the Australian utilities do not get a grip on their costs.

Raghu Das introduced the technologies covered and an introduction to the IDTechEx Show! USA 2017

The following article summarises some of the key observations made by IDTechEx analysts during the IDTechEx Show! It contains details of many of the companies demonstrating products during the exhibition, notable presentations given and summaries of relevant conversations and recent updates.

A research team has developed an entirely textile-based, bacteria-powered bio-battery that could one day be integrated into wearable electronics.

As proof of IDTechEx's long-standing collaboration with the EU Commission, technology analyst Lorenzo Grande was invited to deliver a talk on the state of the art of battery manufacturing and how Europe can catch up with its Asian and North American competitors. A selection of the slides presented during the meeting have been included at the end of this premium article.

New research could lead to the development of batteries that triple the range of electric vehicles. The breakthrough involves the use of negative electrodes made of lithium metal, a material with the potential to dramatically increase battery storage capacity.

The research group of Prof. Yang-Kook Sun at Hanyang University has developed a cathode material for Li-ion batteries based on a core shell gradient, which ensures both long cycle life and high capacity.

IDTechEx analyst Aman Atak interviewed Erik Svedlund, Global Product Manager at Atlas Copco.