The new potassium-ion battery pack boasts an impressive energy density of 151 Wh/kg, translating to a cruising range of 130-150 kilometers on a single charge. This is a significant leap compared to ...

Researchers in the UK have developed a novel controllable unidirectional ice-templating strategy to fabricate new carbon electrode materials which can boost the performances of sodium and ...

Despite being only a few nanometers in size, they are of fundamental importance for biological processes: Ion channels allow essential ions such as potassium and sodium to enter and leave our cells.

Potassium-ion batteries could have a higher energy density than sodium-ion batteries. This is important for large-scale energy storage such as for renewable energy. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...

The vast majority of our portable electronic gadgets, and the new wave of electric transportation, are powered by lithium batteries. Texas-based startup Group1 has developed a more sustainable ...

Group1 has made significant strides in battery technology with the introduction of the world’s first 18650 cylindrical potassium-ion battery. This innovative development could offer a viable ...

Ion selectivity is an important property of cell membrane ion channels. For example, potassium ion channels are more permeable to potassium ions than to sodium ions. The mechanism underlying the ready ...

Why it matters: Battery technology has taken a leap forward with the recent introduction of the world's first 18650 Potassium-ion battery – a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional ...

A RIKEN study shows that squeezing the right amount of potassium ions between the atomic layers of molybdenum disulfide can turn it from a semiconductor into a metal, superconductor or insulator. The ...

Do only potassium ions pass through the selectivity filter of a potassium channel, or are there water molecules between the ions? This question has been a source of controversy for years. Researchers ...