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From pebbles to power: the rise of potassium silicate batteries
In this episode, we discover how potassium silicate is being transformed into a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
“It’s significantly safer and more environmentally friendly because we don’t use toxic materials like cobalt or nickel, which are associated with hazardous mining and human rights violations,” Dr. Khoshkalam added. “It’s significantly safer and more environmentally friendly because we don’t use toxic materials like cobalt or nickel, which are associated with hazardous mining and human rights violations,” Dr. Khoshkalam emphasized. “Having this cheap solution that captures excess energy—like from wind turbines producing more energy than can be stored—could help make cheaper charging stations and support the electrification of transportation,” he suggested.
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