Science Made Simple: How Do Lithium-Ion Batteries Work?
Lithium-ion batteries power the lives of millions of people each day. From laptops and cell phones to hybrids and electric cars, this technology is growing…
Lithium-ion batteries power the lives of millions of people each day. From laptops and cell phones to hybrids and electric cars, this technology is growing…
Breakthrough in all-solid-state battery technology with a novel electrodeposition method increases efficiency and lifespan. A research team, consisting of Professor Soojin Park from the Department…
Researchers see long-term perspective for lithium extraction at geothermal plants. Geothermal wells existing in the Upper Rhine Valley would allow for the reliable extraction of…
A replacement for cobalt in batteries avoids its environmental and social impacts. High-capacity and reliable rechargeable batteries are a critical component of many devices and…
In a first, researchers have observed how lithium ions flow through a battery interface, which could help engineers optimize the material’s design. Researchers from MIT,…
Researchers have found a way to curb lithium plating in EV batteries, promising faster charging and longer battery life, heralding a significant advancement for electric…
An international team finds new single-crystalline oxide thin films with fast and dramatic changes in electrical properties via Li-ion intercalation through engineered ionic transport channels….
Fundamental discovery and new technique could lead to better, safer rechargeable batteries. UCLA researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery that could enhance the safety and…
Arizona State University researchers are working on a potential game-changer for battery technology: mixing lithium and sodium. Their aim is to cut costs and stabilize…
Research project in Germany aims to improve the stability of this novel battery type. So-called lithium-air batteries, also known as lithium-oxygen batteries, are candidates for…
In a new Nature Energy paper, engineers report progress toward lithium-metal batteries that charge fast – as fast as an hour. This fast charging is…
New lithium metal batteries with solid electrolytes are lightweight, inflammable, pack a lot of energy, and can be recharged very quickly, but they have been…
Findings hold potential to greatly enhance energy density of lithium batteries. A new mechanism to stabilize the lithium metal electrode and electrolyte in lithium metal…
Engineers at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) have developed new lithium-ion batteries that perform well at freezing cold and scorching hot temperatures, while…
If you have an electric car and drive in the cold, you’re likely well aware of the reduced performance and range when temperatures drop below…
Islands of inactive lithium creep like worms to reconnect with their electrodes, restoring a battery’s capacity and lifespan. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC…
Simplifying complex energy storage interfaces to develop better devices Every technology that runs our world requires energy on demand. Energy must be stored and made…
Quasi-solid-state-electrodes realize a significant reduction in interfacial resistance. Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new quasi-solid-state cathode for solid-state lithium metal batteries, with…