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Scientists find biology hack to quadruple electric aircraft battery life
Researchers used the omics of cellular science approach to understand the reactions between the multiple components of the electric battery.
Using the omics approach, the researchers determined that the inability of lithium batteries to provide high power for sustained periods was not a problem of the anode, as believed. Tested at the single-cell level, the new electrolyte developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory maintains the power-to-energy ratio needed to support electric flight for four times longer than conventional batteries. Image credit: ( And Battery Aero)The researchers found that when certain salts were mixed in the electrolyte, they formed a protective coating around the cathode, making it resistant to corrosion and improving its performance.
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