A rare magnetic signal revealed lithium on Mercury, showing the planet is still being reshaped by meteoroid strikes.

More information: Yan Song et al, Solar transpiration–powered lithium extraction and storage, Science (2024). DOI: 10.1126/science.adm7034 Seth B. Darling, The brine of the times, Science (2024).

While lithium-ion dominates today, researchers are on a quest for better materials. Beyond Lithium: What Will the Next Generation of Batteries Be Made Of? - CNET ...

A recent breakthrough in planetary science reveals the first-ever detection of lithium in Mercury’s exosphere—a result achieved not through traditional particle observation, but through a novel method ...

Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking solar-powered method for extracting lithium from seawater, offering a potential solution to the growing demand for this critical mineral.

The lithium cells used in a forklift at the fruit packaging facility ended up in the energy storage for a solar array and are expected to work reliably for another 10 years.

V-Tac has developed a new wall-mounted storage system for use with residential PV systems. The AT48-200H measures 660 mm x 855 mm x 360 mm and weighs 89.9 kg. It uses lithium iron phosphate ...

SINGAPORE, July 24 (Reuters) - Chinese oil refiners and petrochemical companies are investing tens of billions of dollars to produce high-end chemicals for solar panels and lithium-ion batteries ...

Russia, Mali discuss joint lithium and solar projects. By Reuters. September 26, 2024 1:39 PM UTC Updated September 26, 2024 MOSCOW, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Russian and Malian officials ...