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.
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.
Researchers in the Cui lab have designed a polymer-polymer solid-state electrolyte for lithium batteries that is fireproof, lightweight, and mechanically robust.
Stanford researchers have demonstrated a self healing electrode that can dramatically enhance the cycle lifetime of lithium ion batteries by applying Si microparticles with a thin layer of self-healing conductive composite.
An interdisciplinary team of Stanford engineers have developed a low-cost, patented, in situ method to efficiently produce electricity from organic matter such as wastewater.
Stanford researchers have developed a low cost, safe, environmentally friendly, rechargeable Zn/MnO2 flow battery with the potential for grid scale energy storage.
Stanford researchers have developed a high-performance, ultrafast, thermoresponsive polymer that can act as a circuit breaker to prevent fires in next-generation high-energy-density batteries by rapidly and reversibly turning off when overheated.
Researchers at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have developed a new coating design which makes lithium metal batteries stable and promising for further development.