How Lithium-Ion Batteries Actually Work (and Degrade)
How lithium-ion batteries actually work: intercalation chemistry, the SEI layer, charge and discharge, why they degrade, and what causes thermal runaway.
How Solid-State Batteries Actually Work (2026)
How solid-state batteries actually work: solid electrolytes, lithium-metal anodes, dendrite suppression, and why they promise safer, denser energy storage.
Why Lithium-Ion Batteries Catch Fire: Thermal Runaway
The physics of lithium-ion thermal runaway explained — what triggers it, the chain reaction inside the cell, and how engineers actually prevent battery fires.
How Solid-State Batteries Actually Work (2026 Update)
How solid-state batteries actually work — sulfide vs oxide electrolytes, lithium-metal anodes, dendrite physics, and where the 2026 cells really land.