Elastic Horizons: The Science Behind 5000% Stretchable Lithium-Ion Batteries
A newly developed stretchable lithium-ion battery retains efficient charge storage after 70 cycles and expands up to 5000%. This innovation caters to the growing demand…
Lithium-Ion News
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that have become ubiquitous in modern electronics due to their high energy density, low self-discharge rate, and long lifespan. These batteries are composed of lithium ions that move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge, and back when charging. They are used in a wide range of devices, from small electronics like smartphones and laptops to large applications such as electric vehicles and grid storage systems. Li-ion batteries are favored for their efficiency and performance, but they also pose challenges such as safety risks related to overheating and potential environmental impacts during disposal. Ongoing research aims to improve their safety, capacity, and sustainability, making them a crucial component of modern technology.
Iron Power: Revolutionizing Batteries With Earth’s Most Abundant Metal
New research introduces an iron-based cathode for lithium-ion batteries, offering lower costs and higher safety compared to traditional materials. A collaborative initiative co-led by Oregon…
Designing Safer, Higher-Performance Lithium Batteries With Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
Columbia Engineers use nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to examine lithium metal batteries through a new lens — their findings may help them design new electrolytes…
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…
Revolutionary All-Solid-State Battery Design Paves the Way for Safer, Longer-Lasting Energy
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…
Lithium Goldmine: Sustainable Geothermal Extraction for Many Decades
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…
Green Power Surge: Tokyo’s Breakthrough in Cobalt-Free Battery Tech
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…
Pixel-by-Pixel X-ray Analysis: Revolutionizing Lithium-Ion Battery Insights
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,…
Faster Charging Electric Vehicles by Suppressing Lithium Plating in Automotive Batteries
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…
Iontronics Breakthrough: Faster Thin Film Devices for Improved Batteries and Advanced Computing
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….
Revolutionizing Battery Performance: UCLA Reveals True Shape of Lithium for the First Time
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…
Salt Power: The Lithium-Sodium Fusion Revolutionizing Batteries
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…
AMaLiS 2.0: Electrifying New Concept for Lithium-Air Batteries
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…
Breakthrough in Battery Technology: Progress on Fast-Charging Lithium-Metal Batteries
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…
Stanford Breakthrough Paves Way Next-Generation Lithium Metal Batteries That Charge Very Quickly
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…
Next-Generation Electrolytes for High Energy Density Lithium Metal Batteries
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…
New Lithium-Ion Batteries That Work Well in Scorching Heat and Extreme Cold
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…
New Improved Lithium-Ion Batteries That Last Longer in Extreme Cold
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…