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May 4, 2024

China touts ‘water battery’ with more energy capacity than lithium cells: study

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Their findings “may expand aqueous battery applications in the power battery field”, said corresponding author Li Xianfeng, a professor at the CAS Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, who was quoted in a statement from the academy.

Lithium batteries are the standard used across the world because of their high energy density. Traditional lithium batteries contained a non-aqueous electrolyte – a component that allowed the battery to charge and discharge – which was flammable, the paper said.

Aqueous batteries are made up of a water-based electrolyte which does not present the same safety risks.

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  1. Thanks for sharing this insightful article! China’s development of a water battery with greater energy capacity than lithium cells is a game-changer for sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions. Looking forward to seeing its contribution to a greener future.