Science and Technology Desk: Researchers have developed a new type of battery that can store four times more energy than ordinary lithium-ion batteries. Which is 1/4th of the current widely used battery price.
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A group of researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia adopted a novel approach to the construction of sodium-sulfur batteries. succeeded in creating a battery that is extremely powerful and long-lasting.
According to the report of the British press Independent, sodium-sulfur batteries are made of molten salt that is processed from sea water. It is therefore less hazardous to human health and the environment than lithium-ion batteries.
Which is currently used in various types of electronic devices. From smartphones to electric cars everywhere. Researchers believe that the strategy will accelerate the movement of economies that emit less carbon dioxideAccording to Dr. Shenlong Zhao, lead researcher of the sodium battery project at the university's School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, “Our sodium battery has four times the capacity and will be much cheaper.
“This is a big deal for renewable energy. It's gonna make things cheaper in the long run, which is great news. But, you know, sometimes when there's no sun or wind, we're stuck in a bit of a pickle. That's why having really good energy storage is super important.
The battery is designed for long-term energy storage solutions from wind and solar energy sources. A recent study found that renewable energy will overtake the widely used coal in global electricity generation within five years. However, there are still considerable barriers to additional energy storage.