Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as ...

A study published in npj Materials Sustainability examined the development of nano-ceramic electrolytes, specifically lithium indium chloride (Li 3 InCl 6 designed to improve the performance of ...

Lithium-ion batteries have been a staple in device manufacturing for years, but the liquid electrolytes they rely on to function are quite unstable, leading to fire hazards and safety concerns. Now, ...

Penn State researchers developed a low-temperature (150°C) method to produce solid-state battery electrolytes.

Penn State University researchers have developed and patented a method of quickly extracting lithium using low temperatures ...

QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE: QS), a global leader in next-generation solid-state lithium-metal battery technology, and Murata Manufacturing Co. have entered into the first phase of an agreement to ...

Penn State researchers are creating solid-state batteries with ceramic-polymer composites to enhance stability and safety ...