Electrolyte, which plays the crucial role of transporting ions between the cathode and the anode of a battery, has been both the strength and the weakness of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Currently, the carbonate electrolyte that is inside conventional Li-ion batteries has a decent level of conductivity and is low in cost. However, its high flammability poses a serious safety risk. ...  more

Single-use batteries (or primary cells) continue to be the mainstream battery technology that powers a wide range of electronic devices and household appliances such as TV remotes, portable radios, and kids’ toys. ...  more

Single-use batteries (or primary cells) continue to be the mainstream battery technology that powers a wide range of electronic devices and household appliances such as TV remotes, portable radios, and kids’ toys. However, their convenience often results in them being discarded carelessly and thereby causing harms to the environment. ...  more

The statistics in the shipment of lithium batteries during the first quarter of 2020 revealed that LG Chem has become the new champion by surpassing Tesla’s good partner Panasonic, and the key factor lies on the demand for batteries from Tesla’s China factory. ...  more

In the midst of pondering on how to enhance the safety of lithium-ion batteries, and reduce the possibility of explosion caused by battery overheating, a large number of scientists must first resolve the challenging issue of “dendrites” that are formed during charge and discharge of batteries, for which University of California, San Diego (UCSD), has effectively prevented uncontrollable reactions through the concept of “spillway”. ...  more

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are the solution of choice for most energy storage applications, including smartphones, electric vehicles, and battery energy storage systems. ...  more

China's SVOLT Energy has reportedly pocketed a huge 7GWh lithium-battery order from a European automaker, which will vault its status on the global market. ...  more

According to the energy consulting firm Wood Mackenzie., the output of China-made lithium batteries is expected to plunge by 10%, or 26 GWh, from the originally expected level of 237 GWh this year on the impact of the outbreak of the new coronavirus COVID-19.  ...  more