However, the ability to scale their usage faces a critical hurdle – lithium plating in lithium-ion batteries. This phenomenon ...

Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable transportation, but their widespread adoption faces a critical safety challenge ...

A new computational model developed by mechanical engineers has helps to explain the mechanisms that trigger lithium plating, ...

Fast-charging batteries are everywhere these days—in our phones, laptops, and electric cars. While they’re convenient, they also come with risks. One of the biggest dangers is that they can overheat ...

This knowledge could lead to fast-charging lithium-ion batteries that are safer and longer-lasting. The mechanisms that trigger lithium plating, until now, have not been well understood.

The model reveals how lithium plating starts during fast charging, offering insights that could lead to safer, longer-lasting ...

Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous, powering everything from cellphones and laptops to electric vehicles. They're also ...