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 ...

Chinese scientists have developed a ceramic-based lithium-ion battery that can withstand high temperatures, an advance that they claim offers “superior safety”. Lithium-ion batteries are widely used ...

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 in popularity due to its light weight, high ...

Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, ...

Crystal ball: The next leap in battery innovation may arrive not from a new electrode material but from a redesigned electrolyte. A team of researchers has created a monofluorinated hydrofluorocarbon ...

Researchers repurposed spent H1.6Mn1.6O4 lithium-ion sieves into working zinc-ion battery cathodes, achieving 101.5 mAh g−1 ...

Swapping a lithium-ion battery in place of a lead-acid one may seem like a great idea, but it can spell disaster for your alternator. Here's why.