Lithium metal batteries promise dramatically higher energy density than today’s lithium-ion systems, yet their widespread use ...

In a recent study published in Small, researchers introduced a three-dimensional, freestanding porous carbon nanofiber (PCNF) structure embedded with silicon oxide (SiOx), designed to address critical ...

Lithium-ion batteries are widely used to fuel various kinds of devices, from smartphones to electric cars. But they have limitations: lithium batteries are expensive, rely on rare materials, and can ...

Swiss scientists develop safer and longer-lasting batteries, reducing explosions and tripling their useful life.

Scientists have found that a thin silver coating can strengthen solid-state lithium batteries, helping prevent cracks and ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland have taken a significant step toward making lithium-metal all-solid-state batteries commercially viable. The next-generation batteries ...

As enthusiasm around next-generation energy storage accelerates, solid-state batteries are increasingly portrayed as a breakthrough solution for lithium battery safety. However, recent expert ...

Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology have developed a novel lithium composite material that significantly improves safety and lifespan, surpassing current materials by ...

Brown University researchers have demonstrated a promising new strategy for combatting dendrite penetration in solid state lithium batteries. By heating one side of a solid electrolyte and cooling the ...

Applying high stack pressure is primarily done to address the mechanical failure issue of solid-state batteries. Here, the authors propose a mechanical optimization strategy involving elastic ...

Solid-state lithium metal batteries (SS-LMBs) exhibit higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, the use of lithium metal as an anode in large-scale manufacturing remains ...