Sodium-ion battery, cathode

High-performance sodium-ion cathode paves the way for lithium-ion battery alternative
For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today's most ubiquitous consumer electronics—from laptops to cell phones to electric cars.
Towards new battery tech: Chemists demonstrate high-performance sodium-ion cathode
For decades, scientists have sought ways to counter our dependence on lithium-ion batteries. These traditional, rechargeable batteries energize today's most ubiquitous consumer electronics -- from laptops to cell phones to electric cars.
Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough pushes performance to theoretical limits
Researchers at the Dincă Group from Princeton University have developed a sodium-ion battery that utilizes a new organic cathode material, bis-tetraaminobenzoquinone (TAQ), which has shown remarkable energy performance.
Recent Columbia fires connected to lithium-ion batteries. Here's what to know
Two recent fires in Columbia were connected to lithium-ion batteries. The fire department issued advice for safely storing them.
Lithium-ion batteries are a major fire threat — here's why and what consumers can do
Lithium-ion batteries have an internal chemistry that leads to major fires and toxic pollutants when they combust. What role can consumers play in keeping themselves and the general public safe?
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The moral cost of rechargeable batteries
That’s because all those items rely on cobalt as a key component for the lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that make them ...
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Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Recalls
The power bank has a 20,000 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery used to charge laptops, cell phones, and other devices when an electrical outlet is not available. The power bank is black and ...
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Stay Warm With My Favorite Rechargeable Hand Warmers for Only $20
a hand warmer is basically a big rechargeable battery that puts out heat. But in practice it tries to do too many things. Although the warmer itself charges via USB-C, the port to power a phone ...
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Why batteries come in so many sizes and shapes
Batteries are made in certain sizes and shapes for reasons of cost and manufacturability, but in other cases because of ...