Renewable energy technologies, such as solar cells and wind turbines, are becoming increasingly widespread in many countries ...

Recent advances in battery technology span from Rice University's rapid, eco-friendly lithium-ion recycling process to China's long-life, low-cost iron flow batteries and new electrolyte designs for ...

A new design of rechargeable battery, created using salt, could lead the way for greener energy. Researchers have designed the novel energy store which allows for greater power while also lasting ...

Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable, have a high energy storage capacity, and exhibit minimal loss of charge when not in use. In our day-to-day lives, we enjoy the benefits of this technology. We ...

We take a look at the chemistry behind electrolytes and sports drink science. Sports drink commercials love talking about them, but what are electrolytes, why do we need them, and what happens if we ...

Electrolyte is the medical term for a salt or ion in the blood or other bodily fluid that carries a charge. The dissolution of some biological polymers such as DNA or synthetic polymers such as ...