TECHNOLOGY

From risky liquid to safe solid

RESEARCHERS from Deakin University and University of Queensland have developed a non-flammable electrolyte material for sodium batteries that could provide a safer and cheaper alternative to lithium-ion batteries.

Testing in the BatTRI-Hub shows enhanced performance of sodium batteries with ionic liquid electrolytes

Testing in the BatTRI-Hub shows enhanced performance of sodium batteries with ionic liquid electrolytes

The solid polymer electrolyte material could disrupt the rechargeable battery market and phase out the flammable liquid solvents used in traditional lithium and sodium batteries, according to Dr Xiaoen...

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