The reactions between protons and lithium isotopes, especially lithium-6, are pivotal for several domains ranging from nuclear energy applications to astrophysics. The detailed understanding of these ...

Lithium-sulfur batteries have exceptional theoretical capacity and performance in combination with an element in abundant supply. But the intricate reaction mechanism, particularly during discharge, ...

Batteries are part of everyday life, powering everything from phones and laptops to electric cars. Most rechargeable ...

As the demand for electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and portable electronics continues to ...

Researchers developed a Li-air chemistry-inspired electrodialysis system that uses a LAGP membrane, ambient CO2, and a DBBQ ...

The new technique has revealed several phenomena that were previously impossible to see, including variations in the rate of lithium intercalation reactions in different regions of a lithium iron ...

A lithium-air battery generates electricity by allowing lithium ions (Li⁺) to move from the lithium anode through the electrolyte to the porous cathode, where they react with oxygen from the air to ...

Lithium is a critical mineral used in batteries for electric vehicles, grid storage, and a host of personal electronics. It is also relatively scarce, so being able to efficiently isolate it from ...

As the owner of a 3-year-old laptop, I feel the finite lifespan of lithium batteries acutely. It’s still a great machine, but the cost of a battery replacement would take me a significant way down the ...

Researchers at U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new imaging technique that allows them to observe lithium-ion reactions in real time with nanoscale ...