Affordable and Long-Lasting Zinc-Based Batteries Have Been Developed

Researchers from around the world are constantly carrying out new studies to create a sustainable future. We know that they can cause serious damage to the environment. batteries What was done on it is one of them. A recently published study on this subject reveals that a new battery could revolutionize renewable energy.

Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden, from zinc and lignin He succeeded in developing a long-lasting, environmentally friendly battery. The research findings were published in Energy & Environmental Materials.

New batteries that can be recharged more than 8000 times will bring hope to regions where access to electricity is limited

Developed new battery, to more than 8000 cycles owner. This means it can be recharged at a very high rate. Researchers found that the battery is particularly limited access to electricity They say that it can create an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to the regions where it is located.

Professor Reverant Crispin, one of the authors of the study, makes the following statements about this: “Solar panels have become relatively inexpensive and have been adopted by many low-income countries. However, in some places close to the equator, the sun may set early, leaving homes and workplaces without electricity. “This battery technology aims to provide a solution to these situations, although it has lower performance than expensive lithium-ion batteries.”

It maintains 80% of its performance and can last up to 1 week on a single charge.

It was also emphasized that this zinc and lignin-based battery, which does not contain toxic substances such as lead, has a long life. Although it can be used for more than 8000 cycles, its performance 80% of It can protect. Also charge about a week can go. Considering that today’s zinc-based batteries discharge within a few hours, this is a serious improvement.

Although lithium-ion batteries can be useful when used correctly, they have disadvantages such as being explosive and difficult to recycle. Therefore, scientists hope that the technology they have developed can replace lithium-ion batteries in the long term in cases where energy density is not critical. Also compared to traditional batteries very affordable It is also an advantage that they are.

Currently, batteries developed in the laboratory are small in size. Researchers later car battery They say that they can develop versions that reach the size. We will see over time whether they will truly create a revolution.