The search for efficient and affordable energy storage solutions is accelerating due to the critical drawbacks of lithium-ion batteries, which include a four-hour energy limit, safety concerns, and ...

Rio Tinto last year bet big on lithium. Its new chief executive officer will next week set out whether the commodity has a prominent future at the world’s second-largest mining company. Simon Trott, ...

AI is helping scientists crack the code on next-gen batteries that could replace lithium-ion tech. By discovering novel porous materials, researchers may have paved the way for more powerful and ...

Despite their widespread use, many aspects of lithium-ion battery design have been based on trial and error, with a limited understanding of the underlying physical and chemical processes. A recent ...

Lilac Solutions is pioneering a new type of lithium extraction that could double US production in two years and shake up the industry. BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah – On a bright afternoon in August, the ...

The mining of lithium for batteries – the key to the electric vehicle revolution and levelling out the power supplied by renewables – is environmentally damaging. But an experimental sun-powered ...

Chinese engineers at CATL have begun mass-producing sodium-ion cells at their new 30GWh facility in Fujian province. Chery and BYD will start using them in a few months. CATL’s first-gen sodium ...

Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) have been of significant interest for many years, offering a rechargeable alternative to lithium batteries. These batteries are widely employed in various portable ...

When you need to keep your electronics going but want to be more environmentally conscientious, finding batteries that meet both your needs can feel challenging. However, thanks to the team at Linogy, ...

Lithium-ion batteries have taken up permanent residence in our homes for years now. They're hidden in your phone and laptop, but they might also lurk in your electric toothbrush or your bike. Even ...

Carmakers are quickly adopting the newest generation of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are cheaper than their predecessors. But recycling lithium from the lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) ...