In the quest for smaller, longer-lasting, more powerful batteries, scientists have tried many alternative approaches to battery chemistry. One may have just produced the breakthrough we’re waiting for ...

A compound called lithium iodide (LiI) has been considered a leading material for lithium-air batteries, which could deliver more energy per pound compared to today's leading batteries. A new study ...

As new research demonstrates, the future of battery technology is anything but clear-cut. Researchers agree that one of the most promising possibilities for future battery technology is the ...

As one of the primary focuses of the "next-generation technology" in the new energy industry, all-solid-state batteries have become a key area of global competition.

Lithium-air batteries, known for their potential to store far more energy than conventional lithium-ion batteries, have struggled with practical challenges like short lifespans and theoretical ...

As electric cars grow in popularity, automobile makers are looking to pack more energy per volume into the cars’ batteries. One possible approach is to use batteries with lithium-metal anodes and ...

A new material innovation may help solve one of the most persistent problems in next-generation battery technology.

All-solid-state lithium batteries, hailed as the "grail" of next-generation energy storage technology, have long faced a challenging problem: maintaining tight contact between the solid electrolyte ...