For years, batteries have consisted of lithium-ion
components. While this method of creating a battery has been popular and most
efficient, researchers have found a new way of building a batter that is four
times better than the standard lithium battery (Bourzac para. 2). Batteries
that are created from lithium tend to be somewhat more dangerous. The lithium
anodes dissolve and replate themselves on the sulfur cathode. This can cause a
dangerous bridge where they can potentially bridge and spark, resulting in a
fire.
Although this technology has been around for a very long
time, recently researchers have been able to harness this technology. The
batteries that were created were not rechargeable. The batteries lost their
charges quickly after only a few charges of the battery. These batteries are
not for practical use just yet but will be in the future. This research has
opened up new opportunities for research.
Sources: Bourzac, Katherine. "Building A Better Magnesium Battery." CEN RSS. Chemical&Engineering News, 8 Oct. 2015. Web. 11 Oct. 2015.
By: Sunny Dhanjal
I am involved in a lot of environmental projects and hearing about the possibility of new research on the technology behind batteries is really exciting. I know that most batteries are really bad for the environment so hopefully with more research we can create something more sustainable and eco-friendly!
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