Stanford researchers in the Cargnello Lab have developed a new energy efficient method of converting lithium precursors, such as lithium chloride or lithium sulfate, to battery-ready lithium products, such as lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate.
Stanford researchers have developed a mechanistic guideline for lithium metal battery electrolyte and separator design to mitigate lithium dendrite growth.
The DeSimone Research Group at Stanford University developed a method for fabricating 3D pyrolytic carbon structures from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) generated by a scalable Vat Polymerization 3D-printing continuous liquid interface production (CLIP) process.
Stanford researchers within the Cui Lab have discovered a promising practical application for grid-scale energy storage by solving poor electronic conductivity in Mn based aqueous batteries, resulting in cycling with an ultrahigh areal loading of 20 mAh cm-2 for over 200 cy
Introducing a groundbreaking advancement in lithium metal anode technology, Stanford researchers have developed an innovation that leverages a flower-like nanostructured hard carbon host (CF) to unlock the full potential of lithium metal.
Researchers in the Zhenan Bao Group and the Yi Cui Group have developed a Salt-Philic, Solvent-Phobic (SP2) Li anode polymer coating that dramatically out performs state of the art Li anode coatings/electrolyte strategies battery cycle life.
Stanford Researchers have discovered fluorinated acetal electrolytes for lithium metal batteries that demonstrate fast stabilization of lithium metal, compatibility with high-voltage cathodes, and low cell impedance.
Researchers in Stanford's Yi Cui Lab have developed an ultra-light, fire-retardant battery current collector. Commercial Cu-Al current collectors account for 15-50 wt.% of the total battery weight – dead weight that dramatically limits battery density.
Optimizing battery performance currently relies on empirical testing using arbitrary parameters, under-validated physiochemical models, and limited data analysis of summary trends.
Stanford scientists have invented an inexpensive device to detect the first signs of lithium plating during fast-charging of lithium ion batteries, enabling early onboard detection of this issue during battery development or use.
The Dai lab has developed an ionic liquid (IL) electrolyte for lithium metal batteries that eliminates electrolyte flammability concerns without sacrificing performance.