Interpretation of Standard T/CES 251-2023 on Energy Storage System Inverter Testing

The group standard T/CES 251-2023 “Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing Specification for Grid-Connected Performance of Energy Storage System Inverters” was proposed by the China Electrical Engineering Society and drafted by the Electric Power Research Institute of State Grid Henan Electric Power Company and other units. This standard specifies the technical requirements for preparation, testing platform, testing items and … Read more

Recent Advances in Smart Textiles: Composition and Characteristics

Recent Advances in Smart Textiles: Composition and Characteristics

Introduction The smart textile market is gradually becoming a new engine for global economic growth. Market research company ReportLinker predicts that the global smart textile market is expected to grow from $2.52 billion in 2021 to $9.3 billion by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of 28.7%. In the next decade, during the Internet … Read more

Major Challenges and Industrial Prospects of Sodium Battery Membranes

Major Challenges and Industrial Prospects of Sodium Battery Membranes

First Author: Xue Zhixin Corresponding Author: Xu Guiyin Affiliation: Donghua University Summary of Results The low cost, low temperature, and fast charging performance of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted widespread attention. The membrane is one of the essential key components of the battery, affecting the interface structure and internal resistance of the battery, as well … Read more

Major Challenges and Industrial Outlook of Sodium Battery Membranes

Major Challenges and Industrial Outlook of Sodium Battery Membranes

First Author: Xue Zhixin Corresponding Author: Xu Guiyin Affiliation: Donghua University Summary of Results Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are receiving widespread attention due to their low cost, low-temperature performance, and fast charging capabilities. The membrane is one of the essential key components of the battery, affecting the battery’s interface structure, internal resistance, capacity, cycle life, and … Read more

In Situ Preparation of Microporous Few-Layer Activated Graphene Films Using Ultrafast UV Laser Induction

In Situ Preparation of Microporous Few-Layer Activated Graphene Films Using Ultrafast UV Laser Induction

Microporous graphene films (with pore diameters less than 2 nm) not only retain the high electrical conductivity and enhanced chemical stability of graphene but also exhibit high specific surface area and excellent flexibility, attracting widespread attention in high-performance devices such as flexible micro-energy storage. The traditional method for preparing microporous graphene films involves multiple steps: … Read more

Exploring Electron Spin Polarization for Next-Gen Rechargeable Battery Innovation

Exploring Electron Spin Polarization for Next-Gen Rechargeable Battery Innovation

Author:Team of Zhang Jianan First Author: Xia Huicong Corresponding Authors: Xia Huicong Zhang Jianan Affiliation: Zhengzhou University Paper DOI: 10.1002/adfm.20241349 1、 Overview: This article delves into the potential applications of Electron Spin Polarization (ESP) in rechargeable batteries, analyzing how ESP can optimize battery charging and discharging efficiency, energy density, and cycle life by manipulating the … Read more

Ultralight Self-Charging Power Units for Electronics

Ultralight Self-Charging Power Units for Electronics

Click on the above“Material Person” to subscribe to us Introduction In an era of rapidly increasing demand for portable electronic devices, the need for power components that are easy to carry, lightweight, and sustainably rechargeable has become quite urgent. Currently commercialized energy storage devices like lithium-ion batteries can only provide power levels from μW to … Read more

All-Weather Energy Collection and Storage via Solar-Driven Regenerative Electrochemical Cycles

All-Weather Energy Collection and Storage via Solar-Driven Regenerative Electrochemical Cycles

As the most widely available energy source on Earth, the solar radiation reaching the Earth’s surface each year is immense, and it can be directly developed and utilized without geographical limitations. Therefore, solar energy is a promising emerging renewable energy source that can replace fossil fuels. Typically, solar power generation converts sunlight into electrical energy … Read more

What Is PMIC in the Era of Solid-State Batteries?

What Is PMIC in the Era of Solid-State Batteries?

According to reports from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Huang Shanming), with the rapid development of new energy vehicles and energy storage products, many companies in the industry chain are accelerating the industrialization layout of solid-state batteries. Companies such as SAIC Group and CATL have announced plans for mass production of all-solid-state batteries. Globally, major battery manufacturers … Read more

Designing Smaller Batteries for Microrobots

Designing Smaller Batteries for Microrobots

Only salt grain-sized computers, sensors, and robots are being developed that can move and detect light, sound, pressure, chemicals, and magnetic fields. They are less than 1 millimeter long and only a few hundred micrometers thick, capable of processing information and wireless communication. Their applications are wide-ranging, from medical diagnostics, surgeries, brain monitoring to tracking … Read more