electrolytes

Researchers at Brown University and Idaho National Laboratory say the secret to battery longevity can be found in how things get clean — specifically soap. In hand washing, soap forms structures called micelles that trap and remove grease,…

While it’s true that solid-state batteries pack substantial energy into a small space, their electrodes are not good at keeping in touch with their electrolytes. Similarly, liquid electrolytes reach every nook and cranny of an electrode to…