Lithium was supposed to be soft. The metal bends easily in bulk form, stretches before it breaks, and deforms the way you ...

For the first time, scientists have observed how tiny metal "thorns" called dendrites sprout inside lithium-ion batteries, ...

Researchers have uncovered the mechanical properties of the nanoscale "thorns" that develop inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause them to short circuit and die – or worse, such as ...

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 overcome a long-standing limitation of lithium batteries by developing a new component that may lead ...

Lithium dendrites, i.e. tiny crystalline thorns that grow off of lithium-ion battery anodes during charging, have been a ...

Spurred by EVs and electrified aviation, global demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to more than double its 2023 ...

Among the biggest complaints inhibiting growth in the electric vehicle market is the limited lifespan and range of lithium-ion batteries. Consumers fear being stranded far from home with long wait ...

Chinese scientists have announced a significant advancement in lithium battery technology. They have achieved ...

Chinese researchers from Tianjin University’s school of materials science have reportedly developed a new lithium metal battery with an energy density of 600 Wh/kg. If claims are true, this would make ...

Unlike much of the news in the energy storage field, which often focuses on cathode breakthroughs, this study zeroes in on the chemistry of electrolytes – ...