Energy Transition

Cool under pressure | new ‘water batteries’ can extinguish fire risk of lithium-ion alternative

New water batteries are the latest challenger to an industry-leading lithium-ion technology that remains dogged by safety concerns

Lead researcher Tianyi Ma adds water as an electrolyte to a small battery.
Lead researcher Tianyi Ma adds water as an electrolyte to a small battery.Foto: RMIT University
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Published 22 February 2024, 11:26Updated 22 February 2024, 11:32