Lithium News

The “white gold” of clean energy, lithium is a key ingredient in batteries large and small, from those powering phones and laptops to grid-scale energy storage systems. Though relatively abundant, the silvery-white metal could soon be in short supply due to a complex sourcing landscape impacted by the electric vehicle (EV) boom, net-zero goals and […]

Power supply specialist EA Elektro-Automatik, a business unit of Tektronix, has launched an enhanced version of its EA BTS 10300 Battery Test System. The EA BTS 10300 is “specifically designed to meet the rapidly evolving demands for higher power battery technologies in the EV industry and beyond.” It features a compact design with high power […]

At first glance, the plan sounds compelling: invent and develop future electrolyzers capable of producing hydrogen directly from unpurified seawater. But a closer look reveals that such direct seawater electrolyzers would require years of high-end research. Furthermore, DSE electrolyzers are not even necessary—a simple desalination process is sufficient to prepare seawater for conventional electrolyzers. In […]

Lithium deposits have been found in the Mandya and Yadgiri districts of Karnataka, said Jitendra Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences in Rajya Sabha. The minister stated in a written reply that the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), a constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, has found […]

Israeli auto-tech company Addionics has completed a $39 million Series B round led by GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors, and the Deep Insight fund. The global truck and bus manufacturer Scania also participated in this round, along with several existing and new investors, including Union Tech Ventures, Delek Motors, Next Gear Ventures, […]

Researchers have developed a new generation of lithium metal batteries which can offer extended lifespan and more safety at elevated temperatures. The research team was led by Professor Dong-Myeong Shin of Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). The lithium metal battery innovation is focused on microcrack-free polymer electrolytes. The lithium […]

Tesla has released an encouraging update on the development of its 4680 battery cells, which it was reportedly close to giving up on. According to a recent report, Elon Musk reportedly gave an end-of-the-year deadline for Tesla’s team to deliver on the 4680 battery cell, which it first unveiled in 2020 and claimed would drastically […]

In recent years, batteries have become ubiquitous in consumers’ daily lives. However, existing commercial battery technologies, which use liquid electrolytes and carbonaceous anodes, have certain drawbacks such as safety concerns, limited lifespan, and inadequate power density particularly at high temperatures. Yet, there is an increasing need for batteries that can operate in extreme conditions, such […]

The rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that power your cellphone, laptop, and other gadgets use liquid or gel electrolytes. Scientists want to replace these batteries with rechargeable solid-state lithium batteries, but why? This is because solid-state batteries are stable, have a higher energy density, and are much safer since they are not flammable like conventional Li-ion batteries. […]

Researchers at the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have recently developed a new generation of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) for lithium-metal batteries (LMBs), that can greatly improve safety and performance. This discovery can help advance the development of energy storage technologies for battery applications like electric vehicles, portable […]