Breakthrough tech boosts capacity retention in batteries by 7 times; triples runtime

South Korean researchers have developed a technology that greatly enhances next-generation battery performance. Coating current collectors with molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) thin films increased battery lifespan sevenfold and tripled runtime. The coating prevents dendrite formation and improves lithium affinity. Coated batteries operated stably for over 300 hours, compared to 95 hours for uncoated versions. This breakthrough could result in more durable, compact, and safer batteries, potentially commercialized by 2032.