The low-carbon transition needs batteries. And those need lithium. Fortunately, the metal is abundant, and science is getting ...

Starting from Li-ion, NiMH, and lead-acid batteries ... Any manufacturing process for the rechargeable battery is intensely energy-intensive. For example, in producing Li-ion, mining, refining ...

Aside from their ability to operate fairly well in extreme temperatures, lead-acid batteries don’t have many benefits compared to more modern battery technology. They’re heavy, not ...

In 1859, French physicist Gaston Planté (1834–1889) invented lead-acid batteries, the first rechargeable battery. These were used to illuminate train carriages and are still widely employed ...

Then you have the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in your laptops and phones. And don't forget about the lead-acid battery ...

Nearly every vehicle you see on the road today uses a lead-acid battery to start the car and run basic electronics when the engine is off. So there has to be a better way, right? Not exactly.

ACROSS Africa, the spectre of lead poisoning continues to pose a big threat to both the environment and public health.