discovery by monash and toyota scientists could make batteries better - small lithium ion battery

Work of chemists and materials scientists at Monash University, Toyota Research Institute, North America (TRINA)
About Developmentvolatile, non-
Flammable and chemically stable electrolyte based on liquid salt can be applied to batteries.
The findings of this new application are outlined in a study published in the international leading journal Energy and Environmental Science.
Today's modern technology, iPhone, laptop, hybrid and electric vehicles, all depend on Li --ion batteries.
The structure of this battery is mainly graphite anode and cobalt-
Cathode of base material.
The electrolyte is usually composed of organic electrolyte which is usually flammable and volatile.
Stable ionic liquid electrolyte based on card Polish ion Image credit: Dr. Mega KarNow of Monash
Trina Solar found new electrolyte based on liquid salt that can be used in batteries to eliminate flammable and improve stability.
"We also show that these new electrolyte can provide enabling technologies for rechargeable magnesium and lithium metal batteries," said Professor Doug McFarlane, a research author at Monash College of Chemistry . ".
"These ultra-stable electrolyte may also be allowed in Li-
"Ion batteries have increased their energy storage capacity," he said . ".
Dr. Rana tatadi, head of the TRINA project, said the new material is based on a small "twenty-sided body" called carbon ammonium ions, consisting of boron clusters.
They have recently shown that these are very stable and apply to areas other than lithium battery chemistry.
"We want to use the stability of these ions to make ionic liquids, making it possible for high energy density batteries based on metals such as lithium and magnesium.
In fact, this is the first time that ionic liquids can even play a role in magnesium batteries, "said Dr. Rana Mohtadi.
Dr. Oscar tutosos, a Trina Solar researcher directly involved in the development of these materials, highlighted the novelty of using highly stable boron clusters to prepare ionic liquids for energy storage.
"Boron clusters are at the heart of our recent contribution to energy storage.
We believe that these exotic materials will have a place in the future technology . "
Dr. Mega Kar, project director, Monash University, Australia
India's strategic research fund researcher pointed out that access to reliable electricity is a major challenge in many parts of the world.
"We hope that our new materials will be a platform for the development of a new generation of stable, low-cost batteries," Dr. Kar said . ".
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