Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, have developed a new electrolyte system for magnesium anodes, which they claim demonstrates a potential alternative to lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries through superior performance.
The team suggests halide-free Mg batteries surpass previous batteries in terms of safety, efficiency and stability. The aging effects of energy storage are also apparently mitigated with magnesium, which the team claimed would lead to a longer lifespan of the battery.
The researchers claim that rechargeable magnesium batteries are much safer than lithium-ion batteries, since they are classified as non-flammable products.
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PSR Analysis: The researchers say that a flaw with many metal anodes (such as lithium, sodium and zinc) are the formation of dendrites, which is much less likely to happen with magnesium. More research will of course be needed, especially in terms of a cathode which would work well with the electrolyte and anode. PSR
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