Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...

2) How does a lithium-ion battery work? 3) How is a lithium-ion battery made? LG Energy Solution has been researching batteries since 1992, and with over 30 years of experience in the space, they have ...

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 ...

Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, ...

Saltwater is a particular problem for lithium-ion batteries because salt dissolved in water is conductive, which means that electric current readily flows through it. According to one tally, 11 ...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A new type of battery is in the works in Oak Ridge. BioLargo Energy Technologies is working to create a battery that could replace the lithium-ion battery. It said the batteries ...

Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have developed an oxygen-ion battery based on ceramic materials that has a longer lifespan than lithium-ion batteries. The new battery can be regenerated ...

The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may ...