In the fast lane: Conductive electrodes are key to fast-charging batteries. Can you imagine fully charging your cell phone in just a few seconds? Researchers can, and they took a big step toward making it a reality with their recent work unveiling of a new battery electrode design. Source 4u.
Scientists solve a magnesium mystery in rechargeable battery performance. Scientists have discovered a surprising set of chemical reactions involving magnesium that degrade battery performance even before the battery can be charged up. The findings could steer the design of next-gen batteries. Source 3q.