Japanese researchers have made a breakthrough in battery technology, unveiling a lithium manganese oxide battery technology which has zero decay and a highly performing energy density of 820 watt-hours per kilogram.
Electric vehicles (EVs) typically use lithium-ion batteries with nickel and cobalt in their cathodes. These costly metals damage the environment due to their extensive mining requirements, so the announcement of a zero-decay manganese alternative provides a potential eco-friendly alternative for the future.
Most batteries, including other manganese batteries, experience voltage decay over time, a phenomenon which reduces performance and responsiveness of electronics. The researchers’ findings concluded that this is not experienced in this technology, which also provides an excellent energy density and fast-charging capabilities. This exciting announcement signals towards a highly promising battery alternative for electric cars in the future.
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