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Smart Recycling of Old Batteries
Sometimes, when a task seems too difficult for us, it pays to tackle it bit by bit. Smart recycling of…
Ramping Up Button Battery Safety
We know the tragic story all too well by now. Kids pop button batteries into their cheeks, because they look…
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Combo Strategy Recycles Lithium Batteries
Researchers at Institute of Process Engineering in Chinese Academy of Sciences, were concerned about slow progress with recycling lithium-ion batteries.…
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The Birth of the Modern Battery
The birth of the modern battery was a private affair, with only two amateur scientists attending. Prior to that, our…
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Pulse Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries
Pulse charging is a series of periodic current pulses, with short rest (or discharge) periods between. This helps avoid a…
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Testing Times For Batteries in Space
Testing times for batteries in space continue, as agencies attempt missions that were impossible a decade ago. We should not…