Batteries not only contain rare earth materials, but also have "forever chemicals" in their cathode and the electrolyte.

As the metals are depleted in the cylinders, the battery ceases to function. The lithium-ion batteries used in most of today’s smart devices use the lighter element lithium, and a liquid ...

Demand for batteries is on the rise for EVs and the grid-level energy storage needed to transition the planet off fossil ...

As the world moves toward electric vehicles and cleaner energy, the demand for better batteries is growing fast. But with ...

but also have "forever chemicals" in their cathode and the electrolyte. Researchers at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering are designing a battery that doesn't use these harmful ...