Lithium-ion batteries are used in smartphones, laptops, electric cars, and stationary energy storage systems. Although their ...

The work, led by Chunsheng Wang at the University of Maryland, offers a relatively simple way to make lithium-ion batteries more durable using standard materials and ...

New advances in sodium-ion battery technology might finally pave the way toward replacing the ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries. The latest research covers revolutionary solid electrolytes and cathode ...

With an eye on the future, batteries could potentially deliver an economical solution for mass energy storage and enhance renewable energy resources for power grid applications. Yet, despite these ...

Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for storing electricity, meaning it’s a key tool for transitioning from ...

Mercedes-Benz may finally be ready for solid-state battery production.

A multi-institutional research team led by Georgia Tech’s Hailong Chen has developed a new, low-cost cathode that could radically improve lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) — potentially transforming the ...

South Korean battery manufacturer SK On reports a significant breakthrough in cathode material research. The company, together with Seoul National University, ...

Lithium-ion battery cathode materials are at the core of modern energy storage solutions, underpinning advancements in portable electronics, electric vehicles and grid stabilisation. Their performance ...

China's Ministry of Commerce recently announced new export restrictions on "battery cathode material preparation technologies," along with five lithium refining technologies and overseas lithium ...