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Tweaking Lithium-Ion Electrolyte for Safety
Lithium-ion batteries seem to be everywhere we go, but they have a risky habit of causing fires. Often, users are…
Power Banks and Lithium Batteries
Power banks and lithium batteries are an increasing concern for airlines world-wide. We investigate why portable battery packs are falling…
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Finnish battery maker Donut Lab, made some remarkable claims about its all-solid-state battery at the 2026 Consumer Electronic Show. This…
We wrote about hidden binders in lithium-ion batteries in our previous post, and how scientists at University of Oxford in…
Imagine a battery electrolyte we could eat as tofu, although we won’t recommend it. Before you ask, tofu is a staple…
Scientists at University of Oxford in England, have exposed a ‘secret ingredient’ inside lithium-ion batteries. This material has always been…