There are two main reasons. First, lithium-ion batteries contain highly flammable components, which means that overheating, physical abuse, or short-circuiting can make them catch fire. Second, ...

A study in Advanced Materials explores how interfacial adhesion affects lithium plating behavior in anode-free solid-state ...

Like a vehicle, your laptop battery is essential for it to work and while it doesn't seem important, what they are made of ...

A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a novel surface processing technique that prolongs the lifespan of lithium ...

Innovations in lithium-ion batteries focus on enhancing safety, reducing fire risks, and improving reliability. Developments include fire-resistant materials, reliable thermal management, and advanced ...

Explore the potential of sodium-ion batteries as a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries in India’s energy sector.

Lithium-ion batteries power a lot of tech today, from laptops and cellphones to common power tools. But if stored improperly, ...

These batteries could have profound implications for cutting emissions from vehicles and industry—and maybe even missions on ...

A recent study in Small demonstrates how dual-salt electrolytes with low fluorine content enhance the performance, safety, ...

“Integrating our batteries into the wristband of a smartwatch can multiply the watch’s battery capacity, such that one may only need the recharge once a week or longer,” Anju Toor, a co-author of the ...