A study that tests some of the assumptions made about an additive used in experimental next-generation batteries could be a step towards commercializing the rechargeable technology. Lithium–sulfur ...

These illustrations show deposits that form on the cathode of a lithium metal battery. When lithium nitrate is added to the electrolyte (green image), destructive 'fingers' of lithium metal, known as ...

Scientists in South Korea have made a breakthrough in battery research that could help us bust through a key bottleneck in energy storage. The team's advance overcomes a technical issue that has held ...