➀ Researchers are developing nuclear batteries that could last for decades or even millennia without recharging, offering a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

➁ The technology uses carbon-14, a radioactive isotope of carbon, which emits beta particles that can be safely shielded with thin materials.

➂ By enhancing the energy conversion efficiency through a titanium dioxide-based semiconductor sensitized with a ruthenium-based dye, the researchers achieved a significant increase in efficiency from 0.48% to 2.86%.

➀ Renesas Electronics Corporation has launched all-in-one solutions for managing lithium-ion battery packs in consumer products such as e-bikes, vacuum cleaners, robotics, and drones. These solutions, known as R-BMS F, come with pre-validated firmware that reduces the learning curve for developers and enables faster design of safe and power-efficient battery management systems.

➁ The R-BMS F solutions integrate fuel gauge ICs, a microcontroller, an analog battery front-end, pre-programmed firmware, software, development tools, and full documentation. Evaluation kits are now available for shipping.

➂ One major challenge in designing advanced power management solutions is the complexity of firmware development and validation. Renesas's R-BMS F system eliminates this process and offers market-ready power solutions that do not require specialized technical knowledge of MCU programming or advanced battery management design.

➀ Researchers from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) have developed a thin solid electrolyte membrane using a dry process. This membrane is significantly thinner than traditional solid electrolyte membranes, enhancing energy density while reducing battery size.

➁ The new membrane is achieved by fibrillating binder materials under mechanical shear force, resulting in a thickness of just 18µm. This compares favorably to the 1 mm thick membranes commonly used today.

➂ ETRI plans to further optimize ion conductivity and electrode interface stability. Preliminary tests using a pouch-type cell show promising results, indicating potential for commercial application.

➀ As lithium-ion batteries become more compact, cooling technologies are vital for safety and efficiency;

➁ The increasing use of li-ion batteries in domestic appliances demands improved cooling techniques;

➂ Innovations in cooling technologies can enhance battery performance, lifespan, and safety.

➀ The TIDA-01014 reference design from Texas Instruments (TI) enhances battery fuel gauge accuracy for low-power IoT applications.

➁ It integrates wireless connectivity, automatic pairing, and efficient power management.

➂ The design uses an LIR2477 Li-Ion coin cell battery and features a bq27426 fuel gauge with Impedance Track technology to accurately predict the battery's state of charge.

➀ Researchers from RWTH Aachen University analyzed the battery designs of Tesla and BYD, two major players in the EV market, by disassembling their batteries.

➁ The study found that Tesla's batteries prioritize high energy density and performance, whereas BYD's focus on space efficiency and lower-cost materials.

➂ Despite differences, both batteries share some similarities such as using laser welding for connecting thin electrode foils.

➀ Apple's latest iPhone 16e has been teardown by a popular tech repair site, showing an improved repairability score over its counterparts.

➁ The battery is 444 mAh larger than the iPhone 16, with a 15.55 Wh pack and a new low-energy C1 modem, promising good battery life.

➂ The iPhone 16e lacks Magsafe, instead using a Qi coil for wireless charging at 7.5 W, which has both advantages and disadvantages.

➀ Researchers at Rice University have developed a groundbreaking method for lithium extraction using solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) as membrane materials, achieving near-perfect lithium selectivity in aqueous solutions.

➁ The traditional lithium extraction methods are resource-intensive and environmentally harmful. The new method using SSE membranes in an electrodialysis system can achieve high lithium purity levels efficiently.

➂ This breakthrough could provide a sustainable solution for lithium harvesting, reducing reliance on mining and chemical-intensive purification processes, and potentially inspiring new technologies for extracting other critical elements.

➀ SMK推出了一种新的能量收集模块，可替代CR2032硬币电池。该模块集成了太阳能充电和蓝牙低功耗通信功能。

➁ 模块尺寸紧凑，可以安装在现有的硬币电池插槽中，并支持无线电力传输（WPT），适用于多种应用场景。

➂ 这种自包含电源的硬币电池模块可用于远程控制器、传感器、医疗设备、RFID标签、资产追踪器等，实现长期免维护的应用。

➀ Researchers from China have proposed adding a soluble catalyst to lithium-air batteries to improve their performance and lifespan.

➁ The new imidazolyl-iodide salt (DMII) acts as a redox mediator that facilitates charge transport and prevents electrode passivation.

➂ Tests show promising results with reduced overpotential, high cycle stability, and reversible formation/decomposition of Li2O2 without side reactions.

➀ Yamaichi is developing a board-to-flexi connector for monitoring multi-cell batteries, featuring a two-part design with a push-button locking mechanism.

➁ The new Y-Lock V4 connector includes a dual-locking system with lateral hooks and a central locking mechanism for added security.

➂ The connector offers options such as gold or tin plating, a CPA lock for additional security, and various contact spacings to meet different clearance and creepage distance requirements.

➀ Researchers from KERI have developed lithium-sulphur battery prototypes with high energy density, eight times higher than lithium-ion batteries.

➁ The team used single-walled carbon nanotubes treated with oxygen to stabilize the electrodes and reduce sulfur loss.

➂ A 1000mAh prototype measuring 50x60mm retained 85% of its charge after 100 charge/discharge cycles.

➀ Researchers at TUM have developed a covalent organic framework (COF) material called 'TpBD-2F' to prevent dendrite formation and anode corrosion in zinc-ion batteries.

➁ The COF self-assembles on the surface of metallic zinc, creating a thin, porous layer that allows zinc ions to plate evenly while blocking water access.

➂ This breakthrough could enable zinc-ion batteries to replace lithium-ion batteries in large-scale energy storage applications, such as those paired with solar or wind power plants.

➀ 国际工程师和材料科学家团队开发了一种新型锂硫电池，该电池在25,000次充放电循环后仍能保持80％的充电容量。

➁ 研究人员通过设计一种具有多孔原子结构的固体硫基电极，解决了硫在充放电过程中易膨胀和离子损失的问题。

➂ 这项突破性的技术不仅提高了电池的快速充电性能，还增强了其耐用性。然而，研究人员表示还需要进一步开发以提高能量密度并探索替代材料。