Scientists map ways forward for lithium-ion batteries for extreme environments
July 26, 2017
Lithium-ion batteries are popular power sources for cellphones and other electronics, but problematic in extreme heat or cold. A Rice University laboratory has suggested ways to extend their range.
Rice materials scientist Pulickel Ajayan and members of his lab have published a review that analyzes recent progress in lithium-ion technology and suggests how to make the batteries more adaptable for challenging conditions. The work reviewed includes some of Ajayan and his team's own pioneering efforts to extend the capabilities of lithium-ion, the portable power storage of choice for consumer electronics, military applications, electric cars and more.
The review appears this week in Nature Energy.
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