Lithium batteries power much of our modern lives, from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. But despite their widespread use, these batteries still suffer from internal degradation problems ...

The global cobalt supply chain is more interconnected—and more vulnerable—than previously thought, with disruptions capable of triggering far-reaching cascades across multiple countries and industries ...

Researchers found that a Chinese sodium-ion battery performs far better than expected, with production quality and design features comparable to Tesla’s batteries. If engineers can improve ...

In a major advancement for energy storage technology, Professor Yoon Seok Jung and his team at Yonsei University reveal a new fluoride-based solid electrolyte that enables all-solid-state batteries ...

A drop of water is changing battery science. Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered a simple tweak that could boost sodium-ion battery performance, by leaving water inside a key ...

New data standards would speed battery development. Back in the 1990s, researchers undertook the Human Genome Project, a 13-year journey designed to enable a new era of innovation in medicine. By ...

If you regularly fast charge your smartphone — or even an electric car, for that matter — you might have noticed an interesting pattern. These devices charge at breakneck speeds from the 0% to 80% ...

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Researchers at City University of Hong Kong developed a cooling “skin” that protects fast‑charging batteries from dangerous heat buildup. The composite material releases or absorbs water to regulate a ...