Lithium-ion batteries have been in the headlines recently after causing many fires in the city. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the common rechargeable power sources.

In an electric or hybrid car, the lithium-ion battery pack holds energy that can be used to energise one or more electric motors powering the wheels. They’ve become popular, because they’re lighter, ...

Ion channels are integral membrane protein assemblies that modulate the flow of ions into and out of a cell or organelle, leading to generation of electrical signals. Opening (gating) of ion ...

Ion transport is the movement of ions across a membrane, passively through ion channels or actively through ion pumps such as symporters and antiporters. Animal toxins can modulate action ...

There are two main types of lithium-containing batteries: lithium-metal batteries and lithium-ion batteries. While both rely on lithium for energy storage, they differ significantly in their chemistry ...

The Eaton and Palisades fires burned more lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and home energy storage systems than ever before, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ...

Sodium-ion battery technology is poised for widespread adoption globally and in India. Its compatibility with existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing facilities accelerates scalability, while ...

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