batteries

A research team led by the University of California San Diego is challenging current thinking about why lithium metal batteries fail. Researchers discovered the root cause of lithium metal batteries failure is actually bits of lithium metal…

As we continue to demand more of our batteries—smaller, cheaper, and yet with greater capacity—the limitations of lithium-ion become more apparent and scientists continue to try to find alternatives that will do everything lithium-ion can…

Lithium-based batteries are one of the most common types of rechargeable battery used in modern electronics due to their ability to store high amounts of energy. Traditionally, these batteries are made of combustible liquid electrolytes and…

The answer is: Zombies. Working to figure out how to keep decomposing molecules from shortening the overall lifespan of an organic aqueous flow battery, Harvard University researchers discovered that creating zombies is the answer.…

New process makes it possible to easily recycle silver-zinc batteries that contain lead. The superior performance of silver-oxide batteries means they have been used extensively in submarines, military aircraft, and both manned and…

As battery-powered device use becomes increasingly commonplace, the push is on to replace Lithium-ion batteries with cheaper and safer sodium batteries. Sodium batteries cut costs and remove the possibility of ignition in transit since…

Current Lithium-ion battery technology will probably not be able to handle the future demand for energy. It is estimated that by 2050, electricity will make up 50% of the world's energy mix. Today that rate is 18%, but the installed…

Millions of people rely on pacemakers, defibrillators and other life-saving implantable devices powered by batteries that need to be replaced every five to 10 years. Those replacements require surgery which can be costly and create the…