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23.01.2022 News has emerged that Samsung is planning to ditch its traditional lithium-ion batteries for a new approach. The development of the batteries for their smartphones sees them opt for graphene. The clear reasoning behind this switch is that graphene allows exceptionally fast charging compared to the lithium-ion, with Samsung reporting a maximum full charging time of just 30 minutes. Despite Samsung already using the recently improved lithium-ion batteries in their devices, thi...s switch would see their technology come on leaps and bounds. The change is expected to come about within the next two years as Samsung is still trying to source a cost-effective way to produce the graphene batteries for their smartphones. The news is the latest update weve heard since Samsung reported in 2017 that they had developed a graphene ball that could charge 5x faster than standard phone batteries. The only negative with this switch is we could potentially see the prices of new Samsung models become significantly dearer.

17.01.2022 Does AI hold the key to the future for electric vehicles? With an estimated 30 million electric cars being in use by 2030, its become clear to manufacturers that safety, energy density and charging capability of batteries will need to improve dramatically by then, and it looks like the answer to that may rest upon the use of artificial intelligence. The stakes for the global battery market are incredibly high. Some predictions estimate that it will be worth over 250bn per ye...ar from 2025, with the possible creation of four million jobs in the EU alone. And batteries, already essential for most consumer goods, will be even more vital for electric vehicles. Currently, there is no EV that can charge in the same amount of time as it takes to fill up a petrol tank, and its clear thats why many potential customers are turning their noses up at it, as current EV vehicles arent sustainable in an impatient society. The potential for lithium-ion batteries to solve some of these issues is enormous, however, the number of problems that prevent a rapid charge, from the need for higher energy density to pre-eminent rate performance and improved safety requirements mean overcoming these issues is a slow process. Another approach in battery development is artificial intelligence which can assess information and construct a mathematical model at a far quicker pace than the human brain. Systems can automatically learn and improve from experience, without being explicitly programmed. AIs current and potential impact across multiple industries is staggering. In manufacturing, some of the worlds largest companies are already using it with impressive results. With the use of the AI, manufacturers can test millions of combinations of electrolytes, anodes and cathodes at any given time.

13.01.2022 Samsung Galaxy X game-changing design The revolutionary foldable design of the Galaxy X was first seen at the Samsung Developer Conference held in the Moscone West convention centre in San Francisco on November 7, 2018. When the idea of a smartphone which folded out into a tablet was first unveiled to the media it caught the attention of many around the world, as this had never been seen before. However, after the presentation for the teaser for the Galaxy X had commende...d it brought some backlash due to its ugly chunky frame and sharp, boxy corners which is now unheard of. Justin Denison, general manager of Samsung Electronics in the USA admitted: "weve disguised some elements of the design but trust me, theres a device inside here and it is stunning". So, in the coming months, we have begun to see images and diagrams appear of what the finished product is likely to look like. Release Date Although no date has yet been set in stone, Denison did hint at the release being in the next few months, experts believe it will first hit the shelves and be made available in late March or early April time. However, with the date of Samsungs Galaxy S10 being February 20th, it may be pushed back even further until the hype of the release of their most popular line of phone dies down. Price Once again the price has not yet been revealed but it is rumoured to be up to 1,365 for the standard version for the X. Specs The Galaxy X is rumoured to boast the Snapdragon 845 to power this phone/tablet mash up. Although to make this device elite it is likely they will use custom made specs to support it. It is believed to include 4-6GB in terms of RAM and the up to 128GB for the storage options. Battery Life Reports suggest the Galaxy X will include two 3,100mAh batteries, packing a combined capacity of 6200mAh. Although that sounds like itd output a large battery life, how the Xs power usage from the software used within it is yet to reveal. With the rumoured 5G connectivity also being included within this device, which as we know drains the battery faster than its 4G counterpart, we are yet to be told just how great or poor this devices battery life really is. #Samsung #Galaxy #X #Smartphone #Tablet

13.01.2022 Dogtra replacement batteries, make sure you can find your beloved pet. Dogtra is the leading name in GPS and training dog collars worldwide and has an extensive range to suit most dogs. As a dog owner, you want to be able to train your dog in the easiest most efficient way possible. Dogtra has developed the e-collar which has a 1-mile range and is fully waterproof, the collar is suitable for dogs as small as 35lbs. At Battery UK we have a full range of replacement batteries for Dogtra collars as well as other top brands such as SportDOG, Garmin and Innotek.

13.01.2022 Lithium Metal Batteries - The potential with lithium metal batteries is huge, they could have twice the energy density of todays lithium-ion batteries. For industries such as EVS (electric vehicles), it could have massive benefits such as increased endurance as they weigh less and can go further. The only thing stopping this is that lithium metal batteries tend to fail, however, researchers from the Jacobs School of Engineering, at the University of California San Diego, b...elieve they have found the reason. It was always thought it was related to something called solid electrolyte interphase. It presented growth between the anode and the electrolyte, causing the battery to fail after just a few cycles. In other words, after a few recharges. All attempts to control and stabilize the SEI have failed to increase it, a clear sign that the real problem was still hidden somewhere. What the researchers found out was that some lithium metal deposits break off of the anode when the battery is discharging, the trapped lithium does not help the battery anymore, becoming an inactive element inside it. SEI was really connected to the problem, but it was not the main cause. The researchers managed to discover the unreacted lithium was to blame by making it react with water in a sealed flask. The reaction produces hydrogen, which is measured to determine the quantity of unreacted lithium. With the findings, the goal now is to make lithium metal batteries available for the public as soon as possible by controlling the depositing and stripping of lithium metal. The methods to get there are many. It is just a matter of figuring out which works best.

13.01.2022 Volkswagen e-golf - With electric cars becoming increasingly popular due to the massive performance and range improvements over recent years, along with governments aspirations to have all electric roads by 2040. More manufacturers have shown their interest by producing their own range of electric or eco hybrid vehicles in recent years. Volkswagen decided to use their iconic golf hatchback range as a base for their first line of electronic cars, with the production of the ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Within a week of #WorldEnvironmentDay, major news has been released by the Scottish government after plans to build a "super battery" on Whitelee wind farm has been approved. The wind farm, located at Eaglesham Moor, near Glasgow, has 215 turbines on site and will use the "super battery" to store the power generated. The planned capacity will make it the largest wind farm battery in the UK after Scottish Power, who runs the wind farm, revealed its potential size could be half... the size of a football pitch. Scottish Power stated that the "facility would support the National Grid in maintaining the resilience and stability of the electricity grid, even when the wind is not blowing". The battery can be fully discharged or used in bursts as and when required to keep the electricity network stable and can become fully charged in under half an hour. This is another revolutionary plan by Scottish Power, a year on from being the first major UK energy company to promise all its power generated would be from solely wind power, instead of the planet-damaging oil and gas methods. The battery will be built on vacant land within the Ardochrig substation compound, with installation to be expected to be completed by the end of 2020

10.01.2022 Researchers are constantly trying to find ways to improve the batteries that power our devices for everyday needs, whether thats making them more powerful, lighter, smaller or have an increased capacity. Mainly due to the fact that companies are improving their technology, bringing us hi-tech devices each year that require more power from their batteries. Usually, after a few months of constant charges, youll start to see the performance or battery life of your devices decr...ease over time, sometimes to the point where a full charge wont even last you half a day. Well, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and China may have found a solution that may solve all of these problems with their concept of creating a hybrid cathode. It is referred to this because it takes an aspect from two approaches, one is to increase the gravimetric energy density (energy output per second), the other being volumetric energy density (energy per litre), and puts them both together in a synergistic combination which they say reaps the benefits from both. They also intend to make the cathodes of sulfur, instead of the current usual process of making them from transition metal oxide, due to the alternative significantly reducing the weight of the battery whilst maintaining the same benefits. The current lithium-ion batteries can hold energy densities of about 250 watt-hours per kilogram and 700 watt-hours per litre, with lithium-sulfur batteries having about 400 watt-hours per kilogram but only 400 watt-hours per litre. The new design of lithium batteries with the hybrid cathode has already reported energy densities of more than 360 watt-hours per kilogram and 581 watt-hours per litre, beating both the lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur in terms of combined energy density. A researcher Ju Li, an MIT professor of nuclear science and engineering and of materials science and engineering, was quoted saying we think we can get to 400 watt-hours per kilogram and 700 watt-hours per litre, proving that, if successful, this initiative could push technology a step further. At the moment this process wont be used due to its low number of charge/ discharge cycles it can go through, however, this isnt due to the design of the cathode but the design of the overall cell. With the small batteries using this method reportedly set to match current commercial batteries without the weight or size, we could see our handheld devices becoming much more powerful with longer uses.

08.01.2022 Huawei Mate X A foldable future Earlier in the year, we reviewed Samsungs first foldable phone, the Samsung Galaxy Fold, with its rumoured slick design, impressive specs and long-lasting battery life it looked like a revolutionary idea, but, it has turned out to be a disaster for the South Korean company. Constant bugs and the predictable problems of an easily noticeable and irritating crease where the phone unfolds is putting a lot of its consumers off purchasing it, so t...Continue reading

07.01.2022 Next-generation UK battery storage Government-led Faraday Institution has revealed they have allocated funding of 55 million to five consortium-led projects with the aim of developing the next generation of battery storage technology. In particular, they looking to overcome the challenges with their current battery storage, by improving the performance and cost characteristics. The projects are expected to run for a four year period and are split into four categories.... 1. Next-Generation lithium-ion cathodes; Unlike the other three projects in the category, this focus will be split between two universities, the first being led by the University of Sheffield. This project is called "FutureCat", its aim is to deliver cathodes that can hold more charge, better at withstanding prolonged cycling and promote ion mobility. The reasoning for this is it would increase the durability of the battery, and would also benefit electric vehicles with their range and acceleration. The second project is named "CATMAT" and is led by the University of Bath. The intention of this project is to discover novel cathode materials and scaling up the synthesis of the most promising materials. After, they will look to assimilate them into fully integrated battery cells. 2. Lithium-sulfur tech; UCL (University College London) are reportedly leading this project, the aim is to enable rapid movements in lithium-sulfur technology. This is because it is believed it could take batteries beyond the limitations of lithium-ion which is currently used in EVs. 3. Electrode Manufacturing; Led by the University of Oxford, this project will develop new and improved manufacturing tools for high-performance electrodes in the hope of enabling EVs more durable batteries and longer range 4. Next-generation sodium ion; This project aims to accelerate the development of sodium-ion batteries and put a safe battery with high performance, low cost and a long cycle life into commercialisation. Led by the Uni of St Andrews.

05.01.2022 Zebra barcode scanners With the majority of jobs now relying on data to be captured in an efficient manner with no delay, no errors and no technical issues, Zebra barcode scanners are engineered to make work more efficient with their purpose-built scanners for each environment. Known for being accurate, durable and fast, with over 50 years experience, Zebras scanners are extremely reliable. The Zebra barcode scanner family includes; general purpose scanners, which have b...een designed to meet a wide range of daily scanning needs and applications, available in a handheld or in-counter form. With these scanners your workload will a productive and comforting boost; rugged scanners, built to withstand harsh conditions and heavy use, this scanner includes industry-leading data capture technology with damage deflecting exterior; ultra-rugged, a redefined industrial scanner with state-of-the-art technology in scanning performance and manageability. They also produce multi-plane scanners, healthcare scanners, companion scanners and fixed mount scanners, all of which are individually designed to be specifically efficient for the type of work they are needed for to prevent errors and increase productivity. At https://www.battery.uk.com/ we have a wide range of barcode scanner replacement batteries to give your important day to day technology a fresh charge.