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Battery Breakthrough Uses New Carbon Material to Boost Stability and Charging Speeds
Researchers have redesigned carbon molecules in batteries, creating a covalently bridged fullerene framework that stores lithium more safely and stably. The innovation could enable faster charging, higher energy density, and longer-lasting batteries, benefiting electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable-energy storage. Real-world implem...
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Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity “Dream Battery” Without Explosion Risk
POSTECH researchers have developed a “dream battery” using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of graphite, and sustains stable cycling, creating a safer high-energy solution for EVs and energy storage.
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This Volcanic Crater In US Has Lithium Worth $1.5 Trillion
A vast lithium-rich clay deposit on the Nevada-Oregon border may be the world’s biggest, potentially worth around $1.5 trillion.
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Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
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Scientists Develop Two-Level Strategy to Power Next-Gen Lithium–Sulphur Batteries
Researchers at Chung-Ang University have developed a dual-level engineering strategy combining porous carbon nanofibers and cobalt single-atom catalysts. The design enhances redox reactions, reduces material loss, and improves the lifespan of lithium–sulfur batteries, offering major benefits for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
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Power Bank Blast At Melbourne Airport Lounge Sets Man On Fire
Soon after the accident, the airport staff helped the injured man into a shower before paramedics arrived to treat his injuries
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Viral Video Shows Fire Erupt In Air China's Flight, Leading To Emergency Landing
A video of the incident shows passengers panicking as crew members rush to control the fire caused by the lithium battery.
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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Technology for Safer, Longer-Lasting EV Batteries
Researchers have developed a self-healing layer for all-solid-state lithium batteries, enhancing their safety, performance, and longevity. The innovation could power safer electric vehicles and sustainable grid storage while reducing manufacturing complexity.
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Rajasthans 14 Million Tonne Lithium Reserve Set To Reduce India's Dependence On China
A 14 million tonne lithium reserve in Rajasthan could make India self-reliant in the critical mineral and reduce dependence on China.
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Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Scheme To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its go-ahead to a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals in the country.
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World’s First “All-Frequency” 6G Chipset Unveiled by Researchers
A group of researchers have published a paper in the Nature journal, highlighting the creation of a 6G chipset that can operate across a wide network spectrum between 0.5GHz and 115GHz. Capable of delivering more than 100Gbps mobile Internet speeds, the mobile platform was built on a new material dubbed thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN).
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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Ola's Indigenous Cell, Lithium-Ion Battery, Ready: CEO Bhavish Aggarwal To NDTV
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday said the company has begun integrating its indigenously developed lithium-ion batteries into its vehicles.
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Self-Adaptive Electrolytes Expand Stability for Fast-Charging High-Energy Batteries
University of Maryland researchers have designed self-adaptive electrolytes that dynamically expand their stability during charging, enabling safer and faster high-energy batteries. Inspired by the “salting-out” effect, the approach has shown improved performance in both lithium-metal and zinc-metal cells, paving the way for next-generation ene...
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Battery Breakthrough Uses New Carbon Material to Boost Stability and Charging Speeds
Researchers have redesigned carbon molecules in batteries, creating a covalently bridged fullerene framework that stores lithium more safely and stably. The innovation could enable faster charging, higher energy density, and longer-lasting batteries, benefiting electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable-energy storage. Real-world implem...
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Magnetic Control of Lithium Enables Safer, High-Capacity “Dream Battery” Without Explosion Risk
POSTECH researchers have developed a “dream battery” using magnetic control of lithium to prevent dendrite formation. The hybrid anode stores lithium safely, offers four times the capacity of graphite, and sustains stable cycling, creating a safer high-energy solution for EVs and energy storage.
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This Volcanic Crater In US Has Lithium Worth $1.5 Trillion
A vast lithium-rich clay deposit on the Nevada-Oregon border may be the world’s biggest, potentially worth around $1.5 trillion.
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Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
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Scientists Develop Two-Level Strategy to Power Next-Gen Lithium–Sulphur Batteries
Researchers at Chung-Ang University have developed a dual-level engineering strategy combining porous carbon nanofibers and cobalt single-atom catalysts. The design enhances redox reactions, reduces material loss, and improves the lifespan of lithium–sulfur batteries, offering major benefits for electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
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Man Set On Fire In Airport Lounge After Power Bank Explodes Inside Pocket
A 50-year-old man caught fire at Melbourne International Airport after a lithium power bank exploded in his pocket at 11am local time on Thursday, leaving him with significant burns on his leg and fingers.
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Power Bank Blast At Melbourne Airport Lounge Sets Man On Fire
Soon after the accident, the airport staff helped the injured man into a shower before paramedics arrived to treat his injuries
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Viral Video Shows Fire Erupt In Air China's Flight, Leading To Emergency Landing
A video of the incident shows passengers panicking as crew members rush to control the fire caused by the lithium battery.
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Scientists Develop Self-Healing Technology for Safer, Longer-Lasting EV Batteries
Researchers have developed a self-healing layer for all-solid-state lithium batteries, enhancing their safety, performance, and longevity. The innovation could power safer electric vehicles and sustainable grid storage while reducing manufacturing complexity.
-
Rajasthans 14 Million Tonne Lithium Reserve Set To Reduce India's Dependence On China
A 14 million tonne lithium reserve in Rajasthan could make India self-reliant in the critical mineral and reduce dependence on China.
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Cabinet Approves Rs 1,500 Crore Scheme To Boost Critical Mineral Recycling
The Cabinet on Wednesday gave its go-ahead to a Rs 1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote the recycling of critical minerals in the country.
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World’s First “All-Frequency” 6G Chipset Unveiled by Researchers
A group of researchers have published a paper in the Nature journal, highlighting the creation of a 6G chipset that can operate across a wide network spectrum between 0.5GHz and 115GHz. Capable of delivering more than 100Gbps mobile Internet speeds, the mobile platform was built on a new material dubbed thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN).
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New Battery Tech May Double EV Range and Safety, Researchers in China Claim
A team in China has unveiled a lithium battery design with over 600 Wh/kg energy density—double that of Tesla’s best batteries. If scalable, the breakthrough could revolutionise electric vehicles, extend driving ranges, and improve safety. Researchers caution that it remains a proof-of-concept requiring more real-world testing before mass adopt...
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Ola's Indigenous Cell, Lithium-Ion Battery, Ready: CEO Bhavish Aggarwal To NDTV
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Monday said the company has begun integrating its indigenously developed lithium-ion batteries into its vehicles.
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Self-Adaptive Electrolytes Expand Stability for Fast-Charging High-Energy Batteries
University of Maryland researchers have designed self-adaptive electrolytes that dynamically expand their stability during charging, enabling safer and faster high-energy batteries. Inspired by the “salting-out” effect, the approach has shown improved performance in both lithium-metal and zinc-metal cells, paving the way for next-generation ene...
