Anybody who has ever enjoyed fresh crab legs or lobster tails can attest to how difficult it is to get through their tough shells. But instead of just throwing them away, researchers are “upcycling” ...

Dual-shell LiF@spinel coating enhances lithium-rich cathode stability. Schematic illustration and electrochemical performance of lithium-rich cathodes with and without the LiF@spinel dual shell. The ...

Lithium batteries power the majority of our EVs today but a once-discarded tech may be making a resurgence for one key ...

A research team at Hebei University and Longyan University has introduced a promising LiF@spinel dual-shell coating for lithium-rich cathodes, published in Energy Materials and Devices. Image Credit: ...

Lithium, a key ingredient in the batteries of electric vehicles, has a fast-growing new market, battery energy storage systems.

Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for storing electricity, meaning it’s a key tool for transitioning from ...

Lithium batteries dominate today’s rechargeable battery market, and while they have been wildly successful, challenges with lithium have spurred research into alternative chemistries that can improve ...

A popular DIY "freezer trick" promises to revive dead power tool batteries. Before you try it, here's what experts say actually happens inside the pack.