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Clean Tech at the Cost of Childhoods: Is the Price Too High?
The sleek devices that power our modern lives—smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles—often come with a hidden cost: child exploitation. Lithium-ion batteries, essential to these technologies, rely heavily on cobalt, which is frequently mined by children. People and society are integral parts of the environment, and a sustainable planet requires clean practices. The Sustainable Development Goals call…
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Digital Twin in Battery Technology
Imagine a virtual replica of a physical object, constantly learning and evolving, mirroring its real-world counterpart in real-time. This isn’t science fiction; it’s the fascinating world of digital twins. Digital transformation has maximised the efficiency of various technologies, while digital twins, beyond their contemporary benefits, provide substantial environmental advantages. These virtual counterparts have the potential…
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The Secret of Building Better Batteries: Importance of SEI in Cell Life
Electric Vehicles are going to rule the roads of our future. Electric vehicles represent the vital technology in decarbonizing road transport, which contributes to over 15% of global energy-related emissions. The global EV market has surged from 4% to 14% in the last three years, driven by factors such as fuel costs, environmental awareness, and…
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Addressing Challenges: The Future of Sodium Cell Technology Development
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have long been the backbone of rechargeable battery technology, serving various applications in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage. Yet, mounting concerns over lengthy supply chains, reliance on subsidies, lithium scarcity, environmental impacts of mining, and safety hazards have sparked calls for technological innovation. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a…
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Sodium Ion Batteries: Driving the Evolution of Light Electric Mobility
Light Electric Mobility, a rising star in the mobility sector which holds the key to lightening the load on the environment. Light mobility refers to modes of transportation that are typically smaller in size and designed for short-distance travel within urban or suburban environments. These modes of transportation include electric scooters, bicycles, mopeds, skateboards, and…
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Sodium-Ion Batteries: Enhancing Grid Stability in Renewable Energy Systems
The sun beams, the wind whispers, the tide rolls in – these renewable resources offer a clean and sustainable future for our energy needs. As of 2024, wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) technologies collectively surpass hydropower in electricity generation globally. IEA( International Energy Agency) suggests that by 2028, renewable energy sources will contribute to over…
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Why Na-Ion Batteries are almost 60 times greener than Li-Ion Batteries? The answer lies in their life cycle analysis:
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy storage, while renewable energy & electric vehicles experience unprecedented growth, Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have long been the champion. Simultaneously, the demand for lithium, primarily for batteries, is skyrocketing, projected to hit 95% by 2030. This underscores the urgency of transitioning to cleaner energy sources and raises concerns about the…
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Addressing Energy Poverty: Sodium-Ion Batteries in Developing Nations
Poverty, often underestimated as a form of pollutant, plays a crucial role in perpetuating a spectrum of environmental degradation. This intricate link between pollution and socio-economic status affects both affluent individuals and those residing below the poverty line. Various types of pollution, including air, water, and soil pollution, frequently stem from the shared motive to…
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