Their work, which also uncovered a previously unknown ion transport method within batteries, could pave the way for creating high-energy batteries capable of operating in extreme conditions.
Lithium-ion batteries have been limited for use in low-temperature environments because it is “virtually impossible” to create a battery that can simultaneously have high energy density, have a wide operating temperature and be fast charging. li polymer battery pack
home ess One of the reasons is because an electrolyte – a battery component that transfers ions between electrodes – enabling all of these aspects requires contradictory properties.