It's safe to say that Li-ion and Li-Pol cells (Li-xx) batteries affect the performance and form factor of portable electronic devices. Without them, it would be hard to imagine notebooks that run as ...

Lithium-ion batteries, or "Li-ion" for short, are one of the most ubiquitous forms of portable power in the world today. Most handheld devices like smartphones use Li-ion batteries, though scaled-up ...

The bq51050B is a Qi or WPC compliant wireless power receiver with highly integrated secondary-side direct Lithium ion charger. This device is ideally suitable for portable applications. It provides ...

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...

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 ...

Purdue University engineers are making one of the most-used power sources safer and more efficient. High-voltage, solid-state lithium-ion batteries are the­ go-to power source for high-end ...

Lithium-ion batteries have taken up permanent residence in our homes for years now. They're hidden in your phone and laptop, but they might also lurk in your electric toothbrush or your bike. Even ...

Even with current limitations, practical Li–S pouch cells already demonstrate ~700 Wh/kg — almost three times the energy ...

From smartphones to electric vehicles, batteries single-handedly power some of the single most impactful technologies in our lives. And while batteries themselves aren’t some new technology, the ...