Lithium News

An international team of engineers and materials scientists has developed a lithium-sulfur battery capable of retaining 80% of its charge capacity after 25,000 cycles. Their paper is published in the journal Nature. To make batteries smaller and lighter, engineers continually look for new materials. Such efforts tend to focus on the electrodes where lithium is […]

In this era of sustainability, the battery metals market plays a key role in the energy transition. Lithium, nickel, and cobalt drive demand for electric vehicles (EVs), renewable energy storage, and electronics. Now confining to lithium, its compounds namely lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide power the battery cathodes for highly efficient storage. Beyond batteries, lithium has diverse uses in […]

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are an integral part of society, from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. While Li-ion batteries have been a major success to date, scientists worldwide are racing to design even better ​“beyond Li-ion” batteries in the shift toward a more electrified world. Commercial Li-ion batteries are less energy-dense than alternative batteries and rely on relatively […]

Lithium may be the key component in most modern batteries, but it doesn’t make up the bulk of the material used in them. Instead, much of the material is in the electrodes, where the lithium gets stored when the battery isn’t charging or discharging. So one way to make lighter and more compact lithium-ion batteries […]

Chinese copper and gold producer Zijin Mining Group has offered fellow Chinese miner Zangge Mining to buy a nearly 25% stake in the company for 13.7 billion yuan ($1.87 billion) The deal would grant Zijin controlling rights in Zangge, which operates in the mineral-rich western region of Qinghai. It would also allow it to consolidate […]

Batteries imported from China face tariff levies of nearly 150% if all trade actions now under consideration by the U.S. Congress and executive branch come to pass, Clean Energy Associates said Monday. As a result, U.S. prices for 5-MWh lithium-ion battery systems made in China could rise by 8% from 2023 to 2028, despite a substantial expected […]

New York City is looking to expand its program offering e-bike battery charging stations on city sidewalks. It’s an effort to get lithium-ion batteries out of apartments and avoid fires. Last year, the city Department of Transportation launched a six-month pilot program, setting up five charging stations around the city. Pre-registered delivery workers can use […]

In groundbreaking research, scientists have made a structural battery 10 times better than in any previous experiment. What’s a structural battery, and why is it such a big deal? The term refers to an energy storage device that can also bear weight as part of a structure—like if the studs in your home were all […]

Discover the cutting-edge of energy storage with solid-state batteries, where innovations in inorganic solid electrolytes are enhancing safety and performance. This technology promises significant advancements for electric vehicles and renewable energy sectors, tackling major challenges to revolutionize energy use. Revolutionizing Energy Storage with Solid-State Batteries Rapid advancements in solid-state battery technology are paving the way […]

A research team has developed a lithium metal battery using a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte that offers greatly enhanced fire safety and an extended lifespan. This research holds promise for diverse applications, including in electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage systems. The research is published in the journal Small. Conventional solid polymer electrolyte batteries perform […]