Researchers have uncovered the mechanical properties of the nanoscale "thorns" that develop inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause them to short circuit and die – or worse, such as ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are primarily thought of as environmental pollutants, and most research ...

In chemistry, some problems are so persistent that they are nicknamed “forever.” Perfluoroalkyl and ...

Chinese scientists have overcome a long-standing limitation of lithium batteries by developing a new component that may lead to doubling of electric vehicle ranges. Lithium batteries, widely used in ...

Whether it’s to keep the lights on after a natural disaster or just to avoid peak energy rates, more people than ever are adding battery energy storage to their home solar systems. With some 45% of ...

As well as running the risk of being fined, disposing of batteries incorrectly can lead to fires and environmental pollution.

A research team affiliated with UNIST has demonstrated that liquid electrolytes, when frozen, can still facilitate lithium-ion conduction sufficient for battery operation—challenging the traditional ...

Based on this new electrolyte system, the team developed an ultra-high specific energy lithium battery with a capacity of 700 watt-hours per kilogram at room temperature. Even in a -50°C environment, ...

An American Airlines flight made an emergency landing on Saturday when a passenger’s device caught fire after takeoff, marking the latest in a string of alarming incidents involving lithium ...

American Resources Corp Executive Vice President Mark LaVerghetta joined Steve Darling to announce that its subsidiary, ReElement Technologies, has filed a new patent application designed to ...