Fudan University students in China successfully developed calcium batteries that are lower cost and more environmentally friendly!

[Gearbest Technology News]On February 22, Gearbest noticed that a research team from Fudan University announced a revolutionary breakthrough: they successfully developed a new calcium-based battery that is not only rechargeable, but also lower cost and more environmentally friendly, and is expected to completely change the way we power the world.

Calcium, a metal widely found in the earth's crust, is the key to this technology. Unlike the current market-leading lithium-ion batteries, the new calcium-based battery no longer relies on rare or expensive materials such as nickel, cobalt and manganese. Instead, it uses carbon as the cathode material, greatly reducing production costs and environmental impact.

This innovative result has been published in the journal Nature, showing that the battery can withstand up to 700 charge and discharge cycles at room temperature without losing efficiency. This breakthrough calcium-based battery is not only safe but also has stable performance, opening a new chapter for sustainable energy solutions.

With the rapid growth of new energy vehicles and renewable energy storage demand, the supply pressure of lithium resources is increasing, and experts have warned of potential shortages. The new calcium-based battery has become a highly anticipated alternative with its higher theoretical energy density. What's more, this battery can absorb oxygen from the air, thus eliminating the need to store materials inside the battery, which has been a key factor limiting its development.

The core innovation of the Fudan University team is that they have developed a new type of liquid electrolyte that not only meets the stringent requirements of battery electrodes, but also prevents calcium reactions that could reduce battery capacity. This electrolyte can effectively conduct ions at room temperature while ensuring the safe operation of the battery.

Although the lifespan of these new calcium-based batteries still needs to be further improved to reach the level of current lithium-ion batteries, their potential for application in portable electronics, wearable devices and other fields cannot be ignored. Even more exciting is that the possibility of integrating these batteries into flexible textiles opens up new avenues for innovation, heralding the perfect combination of wearable technology and energy storage in the future.

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