Car manufacturers and energy companies are eager to adopt lithium-sulphur (Li-S) batteries. They promise more energy, faster charging, better safety, and lower costs than lithium-ion batteries.
But a major hurdle has held them back – Li-S cells wear out too quickly.
Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) believe they may have solved that problem.
A new coating, developed and patented under the HiSep-II project, could extend battery life fivefold and make these lighter, cheaper packs a serious option for electric cars.
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