Lithium-ion batteries can become unstable under certain conditions, leading to fires. Now, researchers have used new materials that they say can make batteries safer.

Why it matters: Lithium-ion batteries have become essential in modern electronics and in efforts to migrate infrastructure to renewable energy sources. Through rigorous testing, researchers recently ...

Used in smartphones, vapes, toys, power tools and e-scooters, lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, but if not handled or charged properly they can catch fire or explode. The risk isn’t just in ...

A research team develops manganese-based cathodes with longer lifespan by suppressing oxygen release. A research team led by Professor Jihyun Hong from the Department of Battery Engineering Department ...

Chinese researchers have come up a new 'precision therapy' for old lithium-ion batteries to restore them to near factory-fresh condition. Developed by a team at Fudan University in Shanghai, the ...

An international team of researchers has found a way to extend the lifespan of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries by suppressing ...

Japanese hardware brand Elecom has just launched what it claims is the world's first power bank to feature a sodium-ion battery inside. It promises significantly longer cycle life than traditional ...