A neutron-based mapping technique has been used to track the movement of lithium ions ...

Batteries are part of everyday life, powering everything from phones and laptops to electric cars. Most rechargeable ...

Exxon’s lithium operation in Arkansas will likely experiment with a yet unproven lithium extraction method. If successful, this environmentally friendly method could turn Arkansas into a main domestic ...

Emerging research suggests it may be easier to use fusion as a power source if liquid lithium is applied to the internal walls of the device housing the plasma. Past experiments studied solid lithium ...

Brittle, microscopic structures called dendrites form in lithium-ion batteries and can disrupt battery performance. Unlike bulk lithium, which is pliant and supple, dendrites fracture under stress.

Solid-state batteries are widely seen as the next big step in battery technology. They could be safer, store more energy and ...

Emerging research suggests it may be easier to use fusion as a power source if liquid lithium is applied to the internal walls of the device housing the fusion plasma. Plasma, the fourth state of ...