A breakthrough in battery design has made it possible to produce zinc-ion batteries rather than lithium-ion batteries for use in everything from smartphones to electric automobiles, making them safer, cheaper, and more ecologically friendly.
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Researchers from China's Tianjin University have identified a means to enhance the performance and cost of aqueous zinc-ion batteries, which had previously been prone to rapid deterioration.
Lithium-ion batteries are the main power source for most rechargeable gadgets due to their great performance and reusability, but difficulties with cost, safety, and sustainability have prompted scientists to look for breakthroughs with other materials.
Electric automobiles and cell phones have caught fire as a result of the safety risks linked with these materials. In recent years, there have been several reports of battery-related smartphone fires, either due to damage or poor charging, and Tesla and other manufacturers' automobiles have caught fire in the past when their battery packs were damaged in accidents.
The new design was presented in the trade magazine Nature Sustainability last week.
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