In this, our latest episode of Lexicon, we dive deep into the world of solid-state batteries with Graeme Purdy, CEO and co-founder of Ilika Technologies. With over two decades leading the company from ...

When it comes to pushing the limits of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, companies are investing the most in new materials and chemistries such as solid-state electrolytes and lithium-metal anodes, or ...

Lithium powers our dreams of a cleaner future. It is the hidden pulse inside electric cars gliding down highways, the quiet ...

Tiny droplets are powering big ideas in science. Researchers have developed a miniature, soft, and flexible lithium-ion battery made from biocompatible hydrogel. This new battery, smaller than a grain ...

Electric vehicles are colliding with a hard reality: lithium is expensive, supply chains are fragile, and safety concerns ...

Self-discharge is a normally occurring phenomenon in lithium-ion battery cells. A normal cell may have a self-discharge rate of 1% state of charge (SOC) per month. The normal self-discharge rate is ...

A new sodium-ion battery offers a cheaper and safer alternative to conventional lithium-ion systems, scientists say, paving ...

A fully graphite-free silicon anode has shown stable performance at high temperatures, potentially paving the way for wider applications.

From sodium-ion to the EV slowdown, the battery industry saw breakthroughs, setbacks and everything in between in 2025.

Inside the battery, layers of carbon fiber and lithium iron phosphate-coated aluminum are separated by a thin glass fiber fabric. A solid structural electrolyte holds everything together, transferring ...