By selectively heating specific phonons without heating the entire material, researchers have enhanced ion diffusion in a way that could have broad applications.

Use of a novel electrolyte could allow advanced metal electrodes and higher voltages, boosting capacity and cycle life.

New findings may help unleash the potential of high-powered, solid-electrolyte lithium batteries.

MIT researchers reveal inadequacies in current battery models.

Everactive provides an industrial “internet of things” platform built on its battery-free sensors.

Modeling study shows battery reuse systems could be profitable for both electric vehicle companies and grid-scale solar operations.

MIT’s vice president for research identifies three areas that show particular promise for climate action.

Sorting through millions of possibilities, a search for battery materials delivered results in five weeks instead of 50 years.

An MIT team has devised a lithium metal anode that could improve the longevity and energy density of future batteries.

Mining materials from the sea floor could help secure a low-carbon future, but researchers are racing to understand the environmental effects.