The predecessor of new energy batteries is

How are new batteries developed?

See all authors The development of new batteries has historically been achieved through discovery and development cycles based on the intuition of the researcher, followed by experimental trial and error—often helped along by serendipitous breakthroughs.

Why do we need a new battery chemistry?

These should have more energy and performance, and be manufactured on a sustainable material basis. They should also be safer and more cost-effective and should already consider end-of-life aspects and recycling in the design. Therefore, it is necessary to accelerate the further development of new and improved battery chemistries and cells.

Why were batteries developed in the 19th and 20th century?

Driven by the technical progress and the development of electrical applications in the 19th and 20th century, electrical power sources moved more and more into the focus of research and a series of rechargeable (i.e., “secondary”) and non-rechargeable (i.e., “primary”) batteries was developed, see Figure 1.

Why do we need a new battery development strategy?

Meanwhile, it is evident that new strategies are needed to master the ever-growing complexity in the development of battery systems, and to fast-track the transfer of findings from the laboratory into commercially viable products.

When did rechargeable battery technology start?

Nevertheless, rechargeable battery technology which truly revolutionised electrical energy storage came with the introduction of LiBs at commerical scale in early 90s on the back of research drive started in early 1970s by M.S Whittingham and later enhanced in mid 1980s by John B. Goodenough.

How can a new battery design be accelerated?

1) Accelerate new cell designs in terms of the required targets (e.g., cell energy density, cell lifetime) and efficiency (e.g., by ensuring the preservation of sensing and self-healing functionalities of the materials being integrated in future batteries).