Consider the humble rechargeable battery: Many people start their day by unplugging their phone from a charger to check the ...

Lithium-ion batteries power a host of everyday electronics, but they can also be a fire hazard. Here are some key warning ...

From vape pens to AirPods and toys, so many of the electronic products we use today are powered with lithium batteries, and when they are not disposed of properly, they can be a fire danger. A 2021 ...

The demand for grid storage ramps up as more renewable energy sources comes online, but existing technology might not be up to the challenge. Lithium is the most popular option for battery storage ...

As the electric vehicle era enters full scale, demand is increasing for batteries that can travel farther and last longer.

Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today—smartphones, laptops, tablets, toothbrushes, and even electric cars. These rechargeable tools have revolutionized modern life, but they often ...

The world is electrifying quickly. That’s good news for the climate. But electrification has an uncomfortable flaw: We have not built the systems needed to responsibly manage the lithium-ion batteries ...

The Durham Fire Department is raising awareness about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries as part of Fire Prevention Week. Used in everyday items like phones, e-bikes, power tools and toys, ...

Stanford University has addressed the brittleness problem of electrolytes in solid-state battery technology. The team found that applying and heating an ultra-thin silver coating onto a solid battery ...