Copper atoms bring a potential new battery material to life
Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Lithium-ion batteries are an important component of modern technology, powering phones, laptops, tablets and other portable devices when they are not plugged in. They even power electric vehicles. But to make batteries that last longer, provide more power, and are more energy efficient, scientists must find battery materials that perform better than those currently in use.