Solar and wind energy are largely produced outside of the city and during times of the day when power is least relied on, so lithium battery storage facilities provide a network where the energy ...

While the battery needs to increase its voltage to compete with lithium-ion competitors, the idea shows promise for a world full of flexible technologies. Although these batteries get increasingly ...

Dendrite growth harms the safety and longevity of Li-ion batteries. Here, authors find that short-term relaxation after lithium plating boosts capacity retention by forming a beneficial solid ...