The Mining and Refining Challenges to Produce High Purity Lithium
Delivering high purity lithium for lithium-ion batteries
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Modern Mining Trends and Challenges
Mineral extraction and processing are becoming increasingly complex. Face these challenges head-on
Quantum Material Is Promising 'Ion Conductor' for Research, New Technologies
Researchers have shown how to shuttle lithium ions back and forth into the crystal structure of a quantum material, representing a new avenue for research and potential applications in batteries
Surprising Discovery Could Lead to Better 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
Team Devises New Way for Stabilizing Battery Recharge
Researchers' work proposes an approach that challenges conventional wisdom
Turn That Defect Upside Down
Twin boundaries in lithium-ion batteries.
Why Rechargeable Batteries Fail
Pity the poor lithium ion. Drawn relentlessly by its electrical charge, it surges from anode to cathode and back again, shouldering its way through an elaborate molecular obstacle course. This journey is essential to powering everything from cell phones to cordless power tools. Yet, no one really understands what goes on at the atomic scale as lithium ion batteries are used and recharged, over and over again.
Scientists Spy on Lithium Ions
July 5, 2013—Lithium ion batteries are at the energetic heart of almost all things tech, from cell phones to tablets to electric vehicles. That’s because they are a proven technology, light, long-lasting and powerful. But they aren’t perfect.