New research from MIT could shed light on the inner workings of a new type of lithium ion battery, for the first time showing scientists why exactly it performs so well. Share on Facebook (opens in a ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...

What is lithium ion? How do lithium ion batteries work? Lithium batteries work just like lead acid batteries, except they allow for the flow of lithium ions between the anode and cathode of the ...

Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, ...

Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to electric vehicles. In cold environments, however, they can be more difficult to charge and may even ...

Wesley Chang receives funding from Solid Energy Systems, Inc., Electric Power Research Institute, Drexel University. Wesley Chang consults for The Electrochemical Society. Rechargeable batteries are ...