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In a bid to make lithium-ion batteries safer, cleaner, and easier to recycle, scientists at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a novel quasi-solid electrolyte. The material, dubbed 3D-SLISE ...

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Lithium-ion batteries have become essential in everyday technology. But these power sources can explode under certain circumstances and are not ideal for grid-scale energy storage. Sodium-ion ...

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Battery recycling is critical but current techniques, such as controlled burning of old packs, can release toxic materials. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says it has a safer, cheaper option.