Tag: Battery safety

Over the past decade, the energy density of lithium-ion batteries has steadily increased, becoming a driving force behind smaller consumer electronics and longer-range electric vehicles. However, depending on the application—from power storage to nutrition—the role of energy density is far more complex than simply being 'good' or 'bad.'

According to a study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), frequent fast charging can accelerate the degradation of lithium-ion batteries. This illustrates that the side effects of 'charge up' are highly dependent on context, from a health supplement to modern device charging practices.