{"id":1895,"date":"2024-06-04T12:15:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T12:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apers.ro\/?p=1895"},"modified":"2024-06-04T12:15:15","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T12:15:15","slug":"researchers-develop-water-based-battery-that-has-twice-the-energy-density-of-lithium-batteries-demonstrating-significant-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apers.ro\/en\/2024\/06\/04\/researchers-develop-water-based-battery-that-has-twice-the-energy-density-of-lithium-batteries-demonstrating-significant-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"Researchers develop water-based battery that has twice the energy density of lithium batteries: ‘Demonstrating significant stability’"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scientists in China have developed an innovative new water-based battery that could be a game-changer for\u00a0electric vehicles\u00a0and the fight against atmospheric pollution, according to\u00a0Interesting Engineering.<\/p>\n

So, what makes this breakthrough exciting? These aqueous batteries are not only much safer than traditional\u00a0lithium-ion batteries\u00a0\u2014 they can store almost\u00a0double\u00a0<\/em>the energy.<\/p>\n

Today’s lithium batteries have enabled the rise of EVs, but they have some serious limitations. Their flammable organic electrolytes make them\u00a0a fire risk, and their energy density puts a cap on EV driving range.<\/p>\n

The new water-based design replaces those combustible components with a safer, more stable water-based electrolyte. The result is a battery that can pack way more energy into the same space.<\/p>\n

Researchers have been working hard on this water battery concept for years, and their efforts are paying off. In the lab, they’ve already achieved an impressive energy density of 1,200 watt-hours per liter, according to findings published in the journal\u00a0Nature Energy. That’s on par with cutting-edge solid-state batteries and double that of top lithium-ion cells.<\/p>\n

But the advantages don’t stop there. These aqueous batteries are already “demonstrating significant stability,” according to\u00a0SCMP. Not only are they energy-dense and inflammable, but they’re also highly durable.<\/p>\n

In testing, the Chinese team, led by Prof. LI Xianfeng from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, got their batteries to last for 1,000 charge cycles while maintaining high performance. That kind of lifespan is crucial for powering vehicles long term.<\/p>\n

What’s really exciting is how these better batteries could benefit people and the planet. Doubling the\u00a0driving range of EVs\u00a0would be a huge win for consumers. Cheaper, safer, and longer-lasting batteries would speed up the transition to clean electric transport,\u00a0reducing the air pollution\u00a0that harms human health.<\/p>\n

Plus, by making EVs more practical for more people, this\u00a0technology\u00a0could help put a major dent in the\u00a0carbon dioxide pollution\u00a0overheating our Earth.<\/p>\n

There’s still more work to be done, but the researchers believe their aqueous batteries could be cost-competitive with conventional lithium-ion cells once scaled up. That means these water-based wonders could power our cars and clean up our air sooner than we think.<\/p>\n

In the race to keep our planet cool, that’s a bright light on the horizon.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[vc_zigzag]\t\t

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