Over time, batteries break down. Studying this process in-depth with imaging techniques may help us improve the lifespan of batteries.

Many of the devices that make modern life convenient and efficient rely on rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, one ...

Carbon nanocoatings enhance Li-ion battery performance by improving conductivity, structural stability, and thermal resistance, extending cycle life and safety.

Wind chills are expected to drop to as low as -25 to – 30 degrees at times this week, making this a good time to review ...

Experiments on battery electrodes and fuel cell catalysts while they're being used - operando spectroscopy - can revolutionise our understanding of these crucial materials. Clare Sansom reports ...

The iodide ions (I−) in the salt can easily react to form I3− ... minimizing the decomposition of the electrolyte and preventing side reactions. This stabilizes the anode and increases the lifespan of ...

Many of the devices that make modern life convenient and efficient rely on rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, one ...

We can store electricity in several different ways, from pumped hydroelectric systems to large lithium-ion battery systems. We can also use flow batteries. These are a lesser-known cross between a ...

The 90-amp hour-rating of the 27 group deep-cycle marine battery gives plenty of power to keep a freshwater or saltwater trolling ... the surface area of the chemical reaction taking place to ...

During the discharge and charge operations, the salt’s iodide ions ... speeds up reactions, improves charge transport, and expands the battery’s discharge capacity. DMI+ ions, which have ...

Matthew Heath, who was imprisoned in Venezuela for two years, has an idea of what Marc Fogel went through during his ...