Deconstructed: the lithium-ion battery

As Elon Musk looks to revolutionise the lithion-ion battery, the most energy-dense storage available, Professor Paul Shearing (UCL Chemical Engineering) deconstructs the technology and explains its increasing demand across a variety of uses, including automotive and environment.

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