The battery packs of electric vehicles are quite resilient; the lithium-ion type used in most modern EVs can last at least a ...

It's difficult to form a protective coating that prolongs battery life at the battery's cathode, but there may be a low-cost ...

A rechargeable battery technology introduced in 1991 that provides greater charge per pound than nickel metal hydride. In 1993, Toshiba introduced the first notebook in the U.S. with a Li-ion battery.

A new sodium-based battery material is highly stable, capable of recharging as quickly as a lithium-ion battery and might deliver more energy than current battery technologies. Scientists at the ...

For Fire Prevention Week of 2025, the National Fire Protection Association is focusing on how to safely use Lithium-ion batteries, especially in your home. Rechargeable batteries are found in most ...

Researchers at Australia's Monash University are close to solving one of the biggest challenges with eVTOL aircraft. The team's new lithium-sulfur battery tech is designed to deliver roughly twice the ...

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.

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Despite their widespread use, many aspects of lithium-ion battery design have been based on trial and error, with a limited understanding of the underlying physical and chemical processes. A recent ...