There are high hopes for the next generation of high energy-density lithium metal batteries, but before they can be used in our vehicles, there are crucial problems to solve. An international research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The manufacture of lithium-ion batteries allowed contaminants and other defects in batteries aboard Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes, including one battery that erupted in smoke and fire in Boston in 2013, federal investigators said Monday.

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Scientists have uncovered a root cause of the growth of needle-like structures -- known as dendrites and whiskers -- that plague lithium batteries, sometimes causing a short circuit, failure, or even a fire. Such defects are a major factor holding back the ...

Lithium-themed ETFs touched 52-week highs last week, prompting questions on if the rally is driven more by political tailwinds than commodity fundamentals. LIT is approaching key resistance levels. See the full breakdown here.

To avoid short circuits in lithium metal batteries, researchers have developed guidelines for how lithium can be optimally distributed, based on variables such as current density, temperature and the concentration of ions in the electrolyte. Disclaimer ...