Most laptops now use lithium-ion batteries due to superior energy density. Nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal hydride are alternatives, but a sign that you need to upgrade your computer. To identify ...

(NiCd) A rechargeable battery technology that is widely used for portable hand tools. It uses a nickel and cadmium plate and potassium hydroxide as the electrolyte. Originally invented in Sweden ...

In addition to military programs, Æsir is working to move into providing batteries for commercial airliners, replacing the now-standard nickel-cadmium batteries with nickel-zinc batteries with ...

After a fire at a Monterey County battery storage facility, scientists say high levels of heavy metals were found at a nearby ...