Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even ...

New research from MIT could shed light on the inner workings of a new type of lithium ion battery, for the first time showing scientists why exactly it performs so well. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

While lithium extraction technologies generally focus on ways to get the essential metal out of the ground, there's another ...

Lithium-ion batteries have come a long way in recent years but often fail to reach the energy density needed for long-haul travel. This March, Chinese researchers revealed a technical development for ...

In 2021, NIMS developed a lithium-air battery that delivered about 500 Wh/kg, more than twice the energy density of standard lithium-ion batteries. However, this battery still needs to be improved ...

An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are ...

As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is expanding rapidly. Alternatives to lithium-ion technology may provide ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In a world full of electronics, lithium-ion batteries have become the industry standard for a wide range of rechargeable electronic devices.

Work rolled into the night-time hours on Friday Sept. 27, as crews labored to clear the wreckage of an overturned truck carrying lithium-ion batteries that resulted in a fire, shutting down the 47 ...

The lithium-rich rocks found north of Abidjan could turn Ivory Coast in Africa into a new key player in the battery market.