A pioneer in clean energy technology at Stanford and SLAC, he is one of eight scientists and engineers honored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Adding polymers and fireproofing to a battery’s current collectors makes it lighter, safer and about 20% more efficient.

The results show how a particle’s surface and interior influence each other, an important thing to know when developing more robust batteries.

A new lithium-based electrolyte invented by Stanford University scientists could pave the way for the next generation of battery-powered electric vehicles.

New machine learning methods bring insights into how lithium ion batteries degrade, and show it’s more complicated than many thought.

The coating significantly extends the battery's life and reduces the problems that cause batteries to burst into flames.

This early-career scientist has undertaken challenging projects with significant implications for lithium-ion batteries.

What they learned could help manufacturers design more reliable and longer-lasting batteries for smartphones and cars.

A laser technique lets researchers see how potentially dangerous growths form in batteries.

In the decade since LCLS produced its first light, it has pushed boundaries in countless areas of discovery.

Combination of research methods reveals causes of capacity fading, giving scientists better insight to design advanced batteries for electric vehicles

New research offers the first complete picture of why a promising approach of stuffing more lithium into battery cathodes leads to their failure. A better understanding of this could be the key to smaller phone batteries and electric cars that...