The new lithium-ion droplet battery—called LiDB—meets all those goals. It's soft, rechargeable, biodegradable, and can be activated by light. It’s also the smallest hydrogel lithium-ion ...

Prices have dropped for batteries that can be used in case of power outages. Here are four consumers might consider.

PowerSmith makes a lot of different LED tools, including a few that have a USB-C rechargeable lithium battery. The most adaptable of these is probably the PowerSmith Rechargeable Foldable ...

Now thanks to developments in battery technology, rechargeable batteries can significantly reduce this e-waste pile. I tested and ranked the best rechargeable batteries of 2025 to help you get top ...

Corn leads to improved performance in lithium-sulfur batteries Date: April 15, 2025 Source: Washington State University Summary: Researchers have demonstrated a way to use corn protein to improve ...

Tiny droplets are powering big ideas in science. Researchers have developed a miniature, soft, and flexible lithium-ion battery made from biocompatible hydrogel. This new battery, smaller than a grain ...

as fluorinated lithium salts are highly toxic to humans. The challenge Lin, He, and their colleagues set for themselves was making a hydrogel battery with a wide electrochemical window—ideally ...

A recent fire at EMR's Camden facility was caused by an improperly disposed of lithium-ion battery. Lithium-ion batteries are considered hazardous waste and pose a significant fire risk when not ...

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While the battery needs to increase its voltage to compete with lithium-ion competitors, the idea shows promise for a world full of flexible technologies. Although these batteries get increasingly ...