As part of an EU effort to develop sustainable batteries, scientists from Norway have presented the world’s first self-healing battery.
The device was created by the Foundation for Industrial and Technical Research in Norway (SINTEF), which is focused on studying high-voltage lithium-ion cells to create sustainable batteries.
By using LNMO (lithium-nickel-manganese oxide), these sustainable batteries are cobalt-free and contain less lithium and nickel than current batteries. Additionally, they are capable of storing more energy in a smaller volume.
In the first prototypes, the lifespan of the devices was short, which would make it difficult to apply these batteries in electric vehicles, for example.
To combat this flaw, the experts created a new generation of LNMO cathodes, with silicon and graphite, which provided more energy, strength, and stability for the batteries.
“These batteries will allow you to drive your electric car longer without charging it and you will be able to charge it faster. And, as an individual, you’ll also be contributing to a smaller carbon footprint,” explained Nils Peter Wagner, senior researcher at SINTEF.
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