An innovative new computational model developed by an engineer could lead to fast-charging lithium-ion batteries that are safer and longer-lasting. Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, ...

Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, powering everything from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. They’re also notorious for overheating or catching fire. Now, with a ...

Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) bridge the performance gap between traditional lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors, delivering superior power density, extended cycle life, and significantly higher ...

A group of researchers led by Dr. Xuekun Lu from Queen Mary University of London, in collaboration with an international team of scientists from the UK and US, reported making progress in preventing ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a solution in a bid to achieve a greener future. However, the ability to scale their usage faces a critical hurdle – lithium plating in lithium-ion batteries. This ...