Scientists Discover Salt that Makes Batteries Last 10x Longer

Scientists discover salt that makes batteries last 10x longer

A team at KAUST has revealed that the short lifespan of aqueous batteries is primarily due to "free water" molecules triggering harmful chemical reactions at the anode. By adding affordable sulfate salts like zinc sulfate, they significantly reduced this issue—boosting battery life over tenfold. The sulfate acts as a “water glue,” stabilizing the water structure and halting the energy-wasting reactions. Not only is this solution simple and cost-…

A Little Salt Is Good For Battery Health

Eddie Gonzales Jr. – MessageToEagle.com – New research shows that sulfate ions reduce the amount of free water to increase the lifespan and performance of aqueous batteries Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST; Saudi Arabia) have uncovered a critical molecular cause keeping aqueous rechargeable batteries from becoming a safer, economical option […]