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Li-Ion Conductors: A New Pathway to Sustainable Batteries

According to a study published in the journal Science, a solid that conducts lithium (Li) ions quickly has been found by researchers at the University of Liverpool. These Li-ion electrolytes are crucial parts of the rechargeable batteries that run a lot of modern devices, including electric vehicles.

The new material, which is composed of components that are naturally occurring and non-toxic, has a high enough Li-ion conductivity to replace the liquid electrolytes used in existing Li-ion battery technology, increasing energy capacity and safety.

The multidisciplinary research team from the university designed the material using a transformational scientific method. They synthesized the material in the lab, identified its structure (the arrangement of atoms in space), and showed it in a battery cell.

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