When we plug in our cell phones to charge them, we take it for granted that they'll soon be brimming with energy for ...

Rechargeable paper battery is cheaper, safer & as powerful as lithium A battery that's safer and cheaper than lithium-ion while offering comparable energy density? That sounds like a pipe dream. But ...

Iowa State's Steve W. Martin is leading an effort to develop new battery technology that uses and adds value to Iowa resources. Researchers also want to scale up the new batteries for industrial uses.

Lithium-ion batteries are miraculous. They’re strong enough to run a vehicle, and they can be recharged at any outlet. Their commercial debut, in 1991, and popularization over the next two decades, ...

Tiny droplets are powering big ideas in science. Researchers have developed a miniature, soft, and flexible lithium-ion battery made from biocompatible hydrogel. This new battery, smaller than a grain ...