Anode-free lithium metal batteries, which have attracted attention as candidates for electric vehicles, drones, and ...

Geyser-free zone: Zihua Zhu prepares his lithium-ion battery for in situ liquid secondary ion mass spectrometry. (Courtesy:Andrea Starr/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) What happens in a lithium ...

AZoM talked to Zewen Zhang, who worked in collaboration with Professor Yi Cui to image the solid-electrolyte interphase in lithium batteries. This novel imaging technique could pave the way for ...

The researchers report in today's (Oct. 11) issue of Nature Communications that the organic sulfur compounds act as plasticizers in the interphase layer and improve the mechanical flexibility and ...

From electric vehicles to wireless earbuds, traditional lithium-ion batteries power our daily lives as they charge fast and store plenty of energy. However, they rely on a solution known as liquid ...

An ultrathin polymer layer on electrode surfaces improves the stability of an anode-free lithium metal battery, addressing ...

Lithium salts make batteries powerful but expensive. An ultralow-concentration electrolyte based on the lithium salt LiDFOB may be a more economical and more sustainable alternative. Cells using these ...

Argonne scientists use X-ray beams to observe in fine detail how components move in an operating lithium battery. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have ...

According to a study published in Advanced Energy Materials, University of Missouri Assistant Professor Matthias Young and his colleagues are exploring methods to develop solid-state batteries that ...

A South Korean research team has succeeded in dramatically extending the lifespan of 'anode-free lithium metal batteries'—a ...