Argonne News and Announcements
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Research from ANL and UChicago PME looks to resolve battery degradation by mitigating nanoscopic strains
New research from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) claims to have solved a battery mystery that has led to capacity degradation, shortened lifespan and, in some cases, fire.
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Autotech News: New insights into single-crystal cathode degradation point to longer-lasting, safer batteries
A collaborative research effort has cracked a fundamental mystery plaguing a promising next-generation battery material, revealing why so-called “single-crystal” cathodes often fail to live up to their theoretical potential and pointing toward new design principles for longer-lasting, safer batteries.
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UChicago PME: Research upturns assumptions about battery failure
New insights into single-crystal cathode degradation point to longer-lasting, safer batteries. In a paper published today in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers uncovered some of the root causes – and ways to mitigate – the nanoscopic strains that can lead to cracking in an increasingly popular form… Read More
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ESRA researcher Di-Jia Liu recognized as American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow
Liu’s research is centered on developing new electrocatalysts, which are materials that speed up chemical reactions that involve electricity. The goal is to make these reactions more energy-efficient and less expensive. One of his key innovations is using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which are made by… Read More
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Argonne scientist elected as Fellow of the American Physical Society
Argonne scientist recognized with prestigious fellowship. Read More
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Department of Energy selects Argonne to lead national energy storage hub
The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Argonne to spearhead the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA). This energy innovation hub unites top researchers from three national labs and 12 universities to address pressing battery challenges. Read More
