X-ray experiments at Berkeley Lab reveal what’s at work in an unconventional electrode

Researchers and manufacturers have long sought a way to replace graphite with silicon as the default choice of active material for anodes in lithium-ion batteries 

Scientists have observed how lithium moves inside individual nanoparticles that make up batteries. The finding could help companies develop batteries that charge faster and last longer

Electric car makers are intensely interested in lithium-rich battery cathodes that could significantly increase driving range. A new study opens a path to making them live up to their promise

New microbial fuel cell could be integrated into wearable electronics

Berkeley Lab leads discovery of the fastest magnesium-ion solid-state conductor to date

Remarkable cryo-EM images of dendrites show details down to the individual atom, and will yield new insights into why high-energy batteries fail

Researchers find the most effective way to understand the electrochemical reactions of lithium-ion batteries and to learn how the batteries can be modified to become safer, stronger, longer-lasting, and cheaper

A new material shows promise for batteries that store electricity for the grid

Saliva-powered battery could be helpful in extreme conditions