Matthew Barton - Feb 29, 2024
Sodium alternatives to lithium-ion batteries? Na, we’re not Li-ion!
The importance of lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries in modern society is no secret. They dominate the rechargeable battery market due to their high power density and cycling stability, making them suitable for a vast range of applications, from mobile phones to electric vehicles.
Gigafactories & IP: Protecting the processes that power the future
As the use of electric vehicles (EVs) becomes increasingly prevalent,..
Nuclear Fusion: A Case Study in the need for a cohesive IP Strategy at the forefront of science
Following on the continued success in inertial confinement research..
UK Battery Strategy Commentary
Ahead of the Global Investment Summit hosted recently in November..
Invention Capture: 5 Steps to Success - Transforming Technology to Patent Protection
Invention capturing, also referred to as invention harvesting or..
Most opposed patents of 2022
As with CRISPR, patents directed to Nobel Prize-winning technologies..
Major developments in the UK offshore wind farm industry
October has been a busy and exciting month for offshore wind news in..
Trends in Graphene IP – a refresh
Last year, we delved into the data to see how the number of patent..
IP audits for battery and energy storage businesses
Companies working in the fields of batteries and energy storage often..
Silicon anodes: where are we now?
In 2020, we wrote about some of the approaches being taken to develop..
Nuclear fusion breakthrough raises hope for limitless clean energy
A research team at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in..
Superconductor sparks excitement, but meets resistance
The last few weeks have seen the rise of an unlikely social media..
Green Aviation – Ready for Take off!
In 2022 aviation accounted for ca. 2% of global energy-related CO2..
Developing battery technology? Think inside the Box!
The Patent Box is a tax break scheme that is designed to encourage..
The History of Hydrofoils
Since their introduction into the America’s Cup boats in 2013,..
The lithium rush: an unsustainable approach to sustainability?
In recent years, the world has seen the significant consequences of..
Offshore winds blow against Siemens
Late last year Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy A/S was unsuccessful..
Battery insights & IP trends - new special report
We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest special report..
Battery innovation - an enabling technology for the reduction of greenhouse emissions
From both sides of the research community, companies and academics..
Electrolytes: the challenge for new-age batteries
Most people have heard some version of a horror story about a laptop..
High hopes for hydrogen electrolysers: EPO report looks to the future of green hydrogen production
Hydrogen is often seen as the “fuel of the future” due to its high..
Better battery regulations
From 1 July 2024, all rechargeable industrial and EV batteries will..
Powering pacemakers – (don’t) be still, my beating heart
Millions of people around the world depend on implanted medical..
Battery materials – sourcing a brighter battery-powered future
As demonstrated by the recent COP 26 UN Climate Change conference,..
Solid-state electrolytes – a firm footing for the future?
Innovation must produce sustainable solutions in every area of..
Plastics from thin air – converting captured carbon dioxide
From the start of 2021 up to the date of writing this blog in..
Planet-saving partnerships: collaborating on sustainable innovation
In the race to bring forward sustainable solutions, worlds are..
New Green IP Report launched
Podcast with Nick Hounsfield, Founder, The Wave: surf's up at The Wave
We speak to Nick Hounsfield, Founder of The Wave — an inland surfing..
Intercalation Station: bringing new energy to battery industry reporting
This online news channel offers an insider’s viewpoint as it breaks..
Taking charge - electric vehicle battery recycling
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Callum McGuinn and Joseph Newcombe..
Structural batteries: “massless” energy storage
In recent years, people have sought to harness the world’s natural..
Podcast with Dave Rigg, COO, Bombora: The power of wave energy
We speak to Dave Rigg, Chief Operating Officer at Bombora, a marine..
How environmentally friendly are electric vehicles?
In this Forward: On Demand vlog, Callum McGuinn and Joseph Newcombe..
Meet the material: PowerPaste
A new hydrogen-based fuel packs quite a punch, writes Kerry..
3D-printing: a breakthrough in battery technology
As described in our recent blog article Energy storage: batteries and..
Composites in automotive applications: accelerating towards a greener future?
The UK government has recently vowed to cut 68% of CO2 emissions by..
Hydrogen: turning grey to green
Hydrogen fuels, with their high energy density and clean-air..
eFuel – the solution to green air travel?
Electric vehicles (EVs) look like an obvious replacement in working..
Clean, green, renewable machine - the future of centralised and distributed energy storage
The Government recently announced that they want to make the UK the..
Energy storage: batteries and beyond
Better storage is the key to a cleaner energy future, so what..
Lithium-metal batteries: a separator solution to dendrites
Global demand for clean, renewable energy is now higher than ever..
Meet the material: liquid crystal elastomer
A team at Rice University has developed a morphing material with much..
EU batteries directive – powering up opportunities?
Changing needs, new demands
Global energy consumption has more than..
Safer and better: Nanotech Energy batteries signal positive news
Our lives require storage of electrical energy more than ever these..
Cornwall powering the UK to the frontline of the lithium revolution
Cornwall has long been an historic centre for mining in the UK. Since..
Graphene getting the automotive industry into gear
In the years since graphene was first created at the University of..
Aiming for the sky: aviation carbon reduction goals
One consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the significant..
EPO and IEA dive deep into battery patent data
Weighing in at nearly 100 pages, the recent detailed report on..
Powering the future: It takes a very SPECIFIC set of skills
Forward editor Caitlin Mackesy Davies learns how a collaborative..
How green are electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles are often hailed as a primary solution for..
Batteries: Power is nothing without control
As part of our Thought Leaders series, Mewburn Ellis Partner Sam..
Batteries are no longer just passengers in electric vehicles
In an earlier blog, we focussed on the chemistry aspects of the Tesla..
A supercharged day for Tesla and battery tech
On September 22, Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to the stage during the..
Battery electrolytes: the latest graphene composites
Storage of electrical energy is now an essential part of our lives...
Turning the tide – the growing use of electrical power in the shipping industry
Hybrid and fully electric cars are now beginning to garner wider..
Batteries in trains – filling the gap
Hitachi Rail and Hyperdrive Innovation have recently announced an..
Tesla: Driving battery development differently
“Invention is the most important product of man’s creative brain. The..
Increasing battery capacity: going Si high
Lithium-ion batteries can be found in almost every portable..
Ocean Energy - out of the blue
Long considered the poor relation of solar and wind-based solutions,..
Taking charge - repurposing, recycling and reinventing batteries
Innovation in repurposing, recycling and reinventing batteries will..
Pushing Energy Storage to the MX(ene)
Batteries are indispensable in modern life. Not only is our reliance..
Lithium-sulfur batteries - an attractive alternative
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are a ubiquitous energy source in..
3 R's for sustainability of the battery industry
Zero-carbon transport and energy production are set to grow under the..
Lithium-ion batteries - powering the EVs of the future
In a recent blog, Eleanor Maciver reviewed a variety of promising..
Extreme fast charging – the future of electric vehicle batteries
With global deployment now exceeding five million, electric vehicles..
Batteries for the future: the sky may not be the limit!
In an earlier blog Sam Bailey discussed the growing demands for high..
Charging into the future - the increasing demands on battery technologies
Battery technology is an area of constant innovation. For years we..
Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles: growth and innovation
While much attention and noise has surrounded the growth in the..
Hydrogen: the storage question
There’s a lot to like about hydrogen. It’s light; it’s abundant (at..