Ask a Caltech Expert: Kimberly See on New Battery Technology

Kimberly See explains the chemistry behind the lithium-ion battery, why batteries run out of charge, the drawbacks of mining cobalt, and the future of battery storage including solid-state batteries.

A retrospective on lithium-ion batteries | Nature Communications

Here we look back at the milestone discoveries that have shaped the modern lithium-ion batteries for inspirational insights to guide future breakthroughs.

How Lithium-ion Batteries Work

Learn how lithium-ion batteries store and release energy using lithium ions, electrolyte, and separator. See how energy density and power density affect battery performance and applications.

Lithium-ion battery

Learn about the history, design, performance, safety, and applications of lithium-ion batteries, a type of rechargeable battery that uses intercalation of lithium ions into solids. Find out how they are used in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, energy storage, and more.

How do lithium-ion batteries work?

As their name suggests, lithium-ion batteries are all about the movement of lithium ions: the ions move one way when the battery charges (when it''s absorbing power); they move the opposite way when the battery discharges (when it''s supplying power):

Why are lithium-ion batteries, and not some other kind of battery…

Lithium-ion batteries have high energy density, long life, and fast charging, making them ideal for electric cars and grid-scale energy storage. Learn about their advantages, drawbacks, and alternatives from an MIT expert.

How does a lithium-Ion battery work?

Learn about the electrochemistry and parts of lithium-ion batteries, which power many mobile devices. Find out how they charge and discharge, and what makes them good and risky.

Lithium-Ion Battery

Learn about the working principle, advantages, and challenges of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, the most common rechargeable battery technology for portable electronics and electrified transportation. Explore CEI research on novel materials and alternative chemistries to improve Li-ion performance and efficiency.

Everything You Need To Know About Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Lithium batteries'' big unanswered question

As the world looks to electrify vehicles and store renewable power, one giant challenge looms: what will happen to all the old lithium batteries?

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