This from Scientific American: A team of Stanford University researchers, including former Energy Secretary Steven Chu, believes it has achieved the “holy grail” of lithium battery design: an anode of pure lithium that could boost the range of an electric car to 300 miles. Lithium-ion batteries are one of the most common types of rechargeable batteries on the market today. But most of the batteries—found in technologies like smartphones and electric cars—use an anode made of graphite or silicon. Read…
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ECS members are now eligible for a special discounted rate on EL-CELL’s seminar programs. The first, a hands-on seminar on basic battery research will be offered November 6 & 7, 2014 at the EL-CELL facility in Hamburg, Germany. The second, a hands-on seminar on advanced battery research will be offered March 12 & 13, 2015, also in Hamburg, Germany. Johannes Hinckeldeyn, Director of Sales and Marketing at EL-CELL, explains the strong collaboration with ECS, “EL-CELL wants to become the standard…
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Below is a question raised in a discussion going on in our LinkedIn group. Consider joining. I am looking for pressure sensor monitoring in a battery pack so that I can track the volume expansion of polymer or prismatic cells in a battery pack. Is anyone aware of any vendors that can provide samples of such sensors in consumer applications? We have over 3,600 members in the group, ready to discuss. If you have the answer to the above question,…
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One of the goals of this blog is to share some of the content we swap with each other in the office and with members around the world. And we are not just talking sharing information that we are publishing. It’s anything we find interesting. Here’s a perfect case, Logan, who’s an editorial assistant here, emailed me this article from ChemistryWorld about a super stretchy battery with a video: Lithium ion batteries that can be stretched by 600% have been…
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June – August 2026 Nomination Deadlines Recognize the outstanding individuals who strengthen and inspire our community. Award winners are announced in November 2026. Why ECS Awards matter ECS Awards honor excellence in research, education, leadership, service, and academic achievement. They recognize dedication and impact, increase visibility, and inspire continued excellence. Awards also support career advancement for professionals and expand academic and professional opportunities for students. Most importantly, they help foster a culture that values achievement, leadership, and service.

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Esther Takeuchi to present at the 250th ECS Meeting in Calgary Abstract: “Electrochemistry: A Keystone of the Energy Future” Remarkable advances over the last 100 plus years have driven significant progress, with continued progress anticipated. Electricity consumption will continue to grow as housing, industry, and transportation are electrified. As new forms of electricity generation are developed to meet growing demand, the ability to store and release electricity will increase in use. As the energy landscape continues to evolve, the criticality of...
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The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Smart Metals for Next-Gen Batteries: How Porous 3D Current Collectors Redefine Cell Design for a New Era of Performance and Cost” presented by Boaz Mamo (Addionics) on April 7 at Mercedes-Benz R&D North America.     Title: “Smart Metals for Next-Gen Batteries: How Porous 3D Current Collectors Redefine Cell Design for a New Era of Performance and Cost”   Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026  Schedule: 1800h Posters and Dinner | 1900h Speakers  Location: Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, 35555 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 

Thank you to the 249th ECS Meeting Exhibitors! Exhibitors showcase some of industry’s greatest innovations, including cutting-edge instruments, materials, systems, publications, and software, as well as other products and services. Don’t miss this opportunity for face-to-face time with industry experts. Exhibitors A | B | C | E | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | P | S | T | V Admiral Instruments Booth 500 Mark Sholin mark@admiralinstruments.com 4666 S. Ash Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282 USA Office: 480.256.8706 www.admiralinstruments.com…
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