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

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 ...

Lithium-ion batteries power a host of everyday electronics, but they can also be a fire hazard. Here are some key warning ...

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

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.

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

For the first time, scientists have observed how tiny metal "thorns" called dendrites sprout inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause the batteries to short-circuit. Their findings, published in ...

In chemistry, some problems are so persistent that they are nicknamed “forever.” Perfluoroalkyl and ...

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, powering everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, residential PV storage systems, and, more recently, mitigating curtailment in large-scale wind ...

For battery storage to really green up mobility and energy usage, planet-friendly ways to recycle are needed. Hong Kong-based GRST reckons it has a solution.

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF is downgraded to Hold after a substantial rally from April 2025 lows. Learn more about ...