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 ...

Lithium-ion batteries power the devices we rely on every day—but when misused, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode ...

Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even ...

UL Research Institutes is sharing how to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of lithium-ion battery safety to prevent battery fires at home and on-the-go, as tech gifts top holiday wish lists and people prepare to ...

In 2021, NIMS developed a lithium-air battery that delivered about 500 Wh/kg, more than twice the energy density of standard lithium-ion batteries. However, this battery still needs to be improved ...

An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are ...

Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium — these foundational materials are literally what the modern world is built on. Without sand for glass, say goodbye to our fiber optic internet. No copper ...

While lithium extraction technologies generally focus on ways to get the essential metal out of the ground, there's another ...

Good battery care use to involve letting the battery discharge completely every so often. With modern battery technology, ...

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Lithium-ion batteries, known for packing a punch of charge within a small space, can also pose a growing fire risk. Nearly 400 first responders gathered in a vacated North ...

The fires that swept through Los Angeles County in January left behind more than 1 million pounds of damaged lithium-ion batteries, ranging from slim capsules inside iPhones to the brick-like blocks ...