New research from MIT could shed light on the inner workings of a new type of lithium ion battery, for the first time showing scientists why exactly it performs so well. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

Lithium-ion batteries are what make modern electric vehicles possible. This Engineering Explained video shows how they work, and how they're manufactured. The video is sponsored by LG Energy Solution, ...

Scientists have used a neat chemistry trick to tackle a major challenge facing future batteries. Their breakthrough paves the ...

The team from MIT’s Department of Chemical Engineering analyzed the subtle noises batteries make as they charge and discharge ...

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A new water-based “liquid battery” could make home solar storage safer and cheaper than today’s $10,000 lithium-ion systems. Using flow battery technology, it stores energy in liquids instead of ...

Monash scientists designed a fast, safe liquid battery for home solar. The system could outperform expensive lithium-ion options. Engineers have created a new water-based battery designed to make ...

A KIER research team led by Dr. Yu-Jin Han and Dr. Sang-Hoon Park has developed a core technology to refine industrial ...

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Lithium-ion batteries, known for packing a punch of charge within a small space, can also pose a growing fire risk. Nearly 400 first responders gathered in a vacated North ...

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Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.