Lithium : Science World Report

Nov 02, 2015 07:40 AM EST

New Lithium-Air Battery Has 90 Percent Efficiency and Could Revolutionize Electric Cars

Scientists have officially developed a working lithium-oxygen battery with a high energy density that's more than 90 percent efficient.

Sep 10, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

Globular Star Cluster Sheds Light on the 'Lithium Problem' in Our Universe

A certain star cluster is not all that it seems, and may shed some light on the chemicals found in our universe, such as lithium.

Nov 05, 2013 10:11 PM EST

More Powerful Lithium-Ion Batteries Made With Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Good News for Electric Cars

Battery-powered cars offer many environmental benefits, but until now a car with a full tank of gasoline can still travel further. By improving the energy capacity of lithium-ion batteries, a new electrode made from iron oxide nanoparticles could help electric vehicles to cover greater distances.

Oct 18, 2013 05:18 PM EDT

Why Lithium-Ion-Batteries Fail - X-Ray Movie Quantifies Electrochemical Degradation

Materials in lithium ion battery electrodes expand and contract during charge and discharge. These volume changes drive particle fracture, which shortens battery lifetime. A group of ETH and PSI scientists have quantified this effect for the first time using high-resolution 3D movies recorded using ...

Jul 01, 2013 06:44 AM EDT

Study: Lithium Lowers the Risk of Suicide in Those With Mood Disorders

A study published in the journal bmj.com reveals that the drug lithium is effective in lowering the risk of suicide and self harm in those with mood disorders, reports press release.