Extraordinary electrodes

Today’s electric vehicles (EVs) are powered by lithium-ion batteries. As the number of EVs on the road continues to increase at breakneck speed, so too does the need for batteries that not only charge more quickly but also keep their charge for longer. Improving batteries while maintaining their safety, affordability and high performance is no mean feat. Read the article to discover how science and industry are collaborating to design the rechargeable batteries of the future. Plus, use the resource to provide context to your A-level and equivalent learners and review their understanding of electrochemistry, standard conditions, half-equations and oxidation numbers.