Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore has developed a biodegradable zinc battery as thin as paper with the potential to provide new battery options for flexible and wearable electronic devices in the future. Recycling is also easy because when the battery runs out, just bury it in soil and let it decompose on its own. ...  more

During the charging and discharging process of lithium ion batteries, lithium ions will move back and forth between the battery poles and, over time, lithium atoms will accumulate on the electrodes. ...  more

Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt announced on the 29th that it has assembled the first lithium-ion battery at the Ett super factory in Skelleftea, and has managed to meet the target of battery production before the end of 2021. ...  more

Marking a stark departure from most people’s impression of li-ion batteries, a team from MIT recently developed a type of li-ion battery sporting a unique look. ...  more

Major German chemical supplier BASF announced recently that it will be committing more resources into developing products and services related to EV batteries. To this end, the company will be investing EUR 3.5-4.5 billion between 2022 and 2030 into its battery material and recycling business. Moreover, its automotive catalyst business will be spun off into a new legal entity. ...  more

Canadian Solar, a member of the Silicon Module Super League, announced in early December that it has completed a US$150 million fundraising round that it launched this May. ...  more

A ceremony was held on December 2 for the signing of an agreement to develop a 2GWh energy storage plant in Yinchuan, which is the capital city of China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The plant will deploy the sodium-ion battery technology. This event was first reported by the official news platform of Yinchuan Government. ...  more

Major Chinese battery supplier CATL announced on December 4 that it will invest RMB 32 billion to set up a new material production base in Yichang, a city in China’s Hubei Province. ...  more

PPES, a joint venture created by Toyota and Panasonic, recently announced a partnership with Britain-based battery developer Nexeon to develop the next generation of li-ion batteries, which will feature an increased silicon content for improved battery performance. ...  more

BCC, a major Chinese supplier for various chemicals and advanced materials, announced on November 11 that it will be investing a total of RMB 750 million to build production plants for Li-ion batteries and graphite materials. The development of these projects will be carried out by its subsidiary Higee Energy and sub-subsidiary Ningxia Baichuan New Materials. ...  more