Scientists from Xi’an Jiaotong University in China and the University of Kashan in Iran have reported the development of a stress-resistant composite electrolyte for use in lithium batteries. The paper is currently in the pre-proof stage in the journal Energy Storage Materials.
Study: Temperature and Stress -resistant Solid State Electrolyte for Stable Lithium-Metal Batteries. Image Credit: petrmalinak/Shutterstock.com
Improving Lithium Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are used as energy storage devices for numerous applications such as electric vehicles, smart power grids, and portable electronic devices. Whilst they possess several properties that make them ideal for these applications, they are hindered by several challenges in their design. Prime amongst these design challenges is the use of liquid electrolytes, which can present serious safety problems such as explosion…