The new device generates small amounts of electricity when it is bent or pressed even at the extremely low frequencies characteristic of human motion

A novel manganese and sodium-ion-based material developed at the University of Texas at Dallas may provide an alternative to lithium-ion technology

Detailed view of the atomic scale and mesoscale changes in a troubling layer offers insights for a better battery

The zinc batteries could be used to power everything from wearable sensors to solar cells and other kinds of electronics

Capacity fade is the reason why a cell phone battery that used to last a whole day will, after a couple of years, last perhaps only a few hours

Columbia Engineers use ice-templating to control electrolyte structure in lithium batteries; solid-state is non-flammable, non-toxic and flexible with longer battery life

Hydrogen is an excellent energy carrier, but the development of lightweight solid-state materials for compact, low-pressure storage is a huge challenge

Researchers at Binghamton University have created a bacteria-powered battery on a single sheet of paper that can power disposable electronics

The rising price of lithium has spurred a search for alternatives for batteries

“Our goal is not just to make safer batteries, but also to increase energy capacity," lead researcher says