Hard truth: Here's the reason most lithium-ion batteries fail

Lithium was supposed to be soft. The metal bends easily in bulk form, stretches before it breaks, and deforms the way you ...

Thorny issue plaguing lithium-ion batteries laid bare in new study

Lithium dendrites, i.e. tiny crystalline thorns that grow off of lithium-ion battery anodes during charging, have been a ...

Study makes huge discovery about recycled lithium-ion batteries: '[This is] increasingly needed'

Luckily, there are a number of startups that are committed to making lithium-ion battery recycling mainstream.
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Researchers crack the physics of dangerous battery dendrites

Researchers have uncovered the mechanical properties of the nanoscale "thorns" that develop inside lithium-ion batteries, which can cause them to short circuit and die – or worse, such as ...
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Transfer Printing Process Could Enable Far More Energy-Dense Batteries With Lithium-Metal Anodes

Advanced lithium-ion batteries power our modern world. From smartphones and computers to medical devices, military equipment, stationary energy storage systems, and yes, even cars and trucks, these ...
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Scientists Develop Breakthrough Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Process

Craig has worked in automotive media for nearly 20 years, producing content for publications ranging from Autoline and AutoGuide to Roadshow by CNET and EV Pulse. Aside from writing, he’s also ...
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Scientists use toxic ‘forever chemicals’ to extract 99% pure battery-grade lithium

In chemistry, some problems are so persistent that they are nicknamed “forever.” Perfluoroalkyl and ...
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TDB Backs Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Project to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply

The project is expected to significantly enhance India’s domestic capacity for recovering critical minerals through advanced ...