Currently flow batteries store energy in a liquid and wear out rapidly when used regularly.
According to the researchers, the new battery can run for a decade or more without maintenance.
Apparently, this ensures a long lifespan due to the waters lack of toxicity and corrosiveness.
Lithium ion batteries are the standard energy source for many modern electronics.
Flow tanks work on a simple size principle the bigger the better.
In simple words, bigger tanks store more energy.
This flow battery could also greatly cut costs.
It becomes cost effective to put batteries in so many places.
This research puts us one step closer to reaching that target.
The research was published in ACS Energy Letters.
source: www.techworm.net
