Scientists from Flinders University are laying the groundwork for the manufacturing of straightforward and useful polymer Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries (AZIBs) employing organic cathodes for more environ ...

US scientists have uncovered a critical hydrogenation mechanism that speeds up the degradation of lithium-ion batteries in ...

In a recent study published in the journal ACS Energy Letters, researchers developed a lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery with an ...

Engineers have been working for several years on designing lithium-ion batteries—the most common type of rechargeable battery—without cobalt. Cobalt is an expensive rare mineral, and its mining ...

Researchers finally identify the primary cause of lithium battery degradation, and fixing it should allow for cheaper and ...

The batteries appear to be victims of a catastrophic malfunction that can lead to overheating and even explosions.

Portland Fire & Rescue said the two fires caused by lithium-ion batteries displaced 11 people on Sept. 12. PORTLAND, Ore. — ...

Eleven people total were displaced after two separate fires sparked in just one day this week in the Portland area, both ...

TSA has set a final deadline next year for enforcement of the federal government's Real ID mandate but with some flexibility ...

Most rechargeable batteries that power portable devices, such as toys, handheld vacuums and e-bikes, use lithium-ion technology. But these batteries can have short lifetimes and may catch fire when ...

Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable and use lithium ions to store energy. The cathode and the electrolyte are two key components in lithium-ion batteries. The battery’s longevity can be influenced ...