Lithium-ion batteries are at the heart of the modern world's energy needs, from electric vehicles to smartphones. Researchers ...

In a new study, UC Santa Barbara researchers test safer, more efficient alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries.

“From these results, I created a diagram ... advanced battery materials and, crucially, optimized charging protocols. “This knowledge could lead to fast-charging lithium-ion batteries that ...

With her model, Li studied lithium plating on a graphite anode in a lithium-ion battery. The model revealed ... "From these results, I created a diagram that provides physics-based guidance ...