High-tech and highly efficient batteries have led to many modern technologies that you use in your everyday life. Here's what you need to know about how they work and their environmental safety.

Firefighters and safety managers now face fires that may not respond to traditional suppression. This lack of clarity has ...

Fire fighters from CalFire respond to a fire inside the Gateway Energy Storage building, which caught fire in May, threatening to ignite the many lithium ion batteries that are stored there. May 23, ...

Despite their widespread use, many aspects of lithium-ion battery design have been based on trial and error, with a limited understanding of the underlying physical and chemical processes. A recent ...

Lithium-sulfur batteries stand out over traditional lithium-ion batteries for their high energy density, promising longer power durations for devices and electric vehicles. Furthermore, sulfur, which ...