Lithium-ion batteries are what make modern electric vehicles possible. This Engineering Explained video shows how they work, and how they're manufactured. The video is sponsored by LG Energy Solution, ...

Lithium-ion batteries have become the dominant technology for powering modern electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable ...

Solid-state batteries could store more energy and charge faster than today’s batteries, but they tend to crack and fail over ...

Anode – Typically made of reactive materials like lithium or zinc, the anode undergoes oxidation, releasing electrons. Cathode – A material capable of accepting electrons, the cathode undergoes ...

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Recent research published in Science introduces a promising solid electrolyte material that could improve the performance of ...

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 ...

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Silicon is an attractive negative electrode (anode) material for future lithium-ion batteries because it can store much more ...

Lithium-ion batteries revolutionized the world when Sony brought them to the mass market in 1991. Compared to previous rechargeable battery technology, they were lighter, more energy-dense, last ...