Umesh Tiwari at Malvern Panalytical explains how advanced material characterisation can accelerate the development of next-generation batteries. The solid-state battery (SSB) market is undergoing significant changes, with its global value projected to soar from $1.60 billion in 2025 to an impressive $15.65 billion by 2033.1 A huge turning point for the tech came at CES 2026 when … Read more
February 2026 PI-KEM Ltd has introduced a new range of battery materials and cell development solutions to support researchers and engineers working on advanced energy storage technologies. As demand grows for higher performance, scalable, and alternative battery chemistries, the expanded portfolio provides practical tools for investigating cell behaviour, optimising formulations, and accelerating the transition from … Read more
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has released a new white paper detailing pioneering work to tackle one of the most persistent manufacturing challenges in lithium-ion battery production, the air entrainment in electrode slurries during wet slurry casting. Air bubbles introduced during slurry mixing and delivery can create defects in coated electrodes, ultimately compromising battery … Read more
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – February 2, 2026 │ The global transition to electrification and decarbonization is intensifying the race to develop next-generation lithium-ion battery technologies. Among the most promising advancements is lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP), a cathode chemistry that combines safety, cost-efficiency and elevated energy performance. Today, KnowMade is excited to announce the release … Read more
UK-based advanced materials specialist PI-KEM Ltd has successfully completed a three-year project to deliver the largest pouch cell pilot line in Eastern Europe, located at the Łukasiewicz – IMN | Centre for Electrochemical Energy Storage in Poznań, Poland. The new facility represents a major investment in Poland’s battery research capabilities and will support the development and prototyping of next-generation lithium battery … Read more
UK collaboration will advance new battery technology to maximise industry growth and help meet net zero goals. The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre and the Faraday Institution are collaborating to explore how they can accelerate battery innovation in the UK. This unites the Faraday Institution’s excellence in battery research with the Hartree … Read more
October 15, 2025, Las Vegas (US) – Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies, has successfully completed stringent DO-311A full thermal runaway battery containment testing for its AirLion™, lithium-ion (Li-ion) aviation battery. This is an important step towards the commercial application of this game-changing 28-volt (V) battery for onboard backup and engine starting applications. DO-311A is administered by … Read more
SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – July 09, 2025 │ We are pleased to announce the release of our comprehensive Q2 2025 report on the burgeoning field of solid-state batteries. This report provides essential insights into recent patent application trends and highlights the notable innovations shaping the next generation of battery technologies. KnowMade specializes in transforming patent data and … Read more
Powdertech has recently expanded its in-house testing capabilities with the installation of a dedicated on-site Dielectric Test Cell (DTC), further reinforcing Powdertech’s ability to deliver high-volume dielectric coating projects with precision and consistency. Holiday Testing at Powdertech’s Dielectric Testing Cell Dielectric coatings are a critical safety feature, especially in automotive battery systems. These coatings must meet stringent … Read more
Kolkata, India/California, USA – April 03, 2025 SPML Infra Limited (NSE:SPMLINFRA, BSE:500402), a leading publicly listed infrastructure development company in India, with specific focus on India’s water and energy infrastructure sector, has signed an exclusive agreement with Energy Vault, USA (NYSE:NRGV), a global leader in sustainable energy storage solutions. The said agreement is set to fast-track the manufacturing and deployment … Read more
