Sodium-Ion Batteries Gain Attention as Sustainable Alternative to Lithium
As the demand for sustainable power sources rises, sodium-ion batteries are gaining attention as a more environmentally friendly alternative to lithium batteries. With lower water and energy requirements for production, and easier recycling, sodium-ion batteries are being deployed by energy companies worldwide, signaling a potential shift away from heavy reliance on lithium.
New ‘Water Batteries’ Offer Safer and Greener Alternative to Traditional Batteries
Scientists have developed a recyclable ‘water battery’ that uses water and metals like magnesium or zinc, making it cheaper, less toxic, and safer than traditional batteries. This advancement could provide a safer and more sustainable energy storage solution in the future.
New Approach to Superionic Lithium Transport
A recent study in Science has revealed a novel approach to achieving superionic lithium transport, leading to the creation of a pure lithium ion conductor with significant implications for advanced energy storage materials. The research explores the concept of superionic lithium transport via multiple coordination environments defined by two-anion packing, offering low barriers to transport and paving the way for a new class of solid electrolytes with enhanced lithium ion conductivity.