SMRTR Science & EngineeringJan 25, 2026Interesting Engineering

Lavender-powered sodium batteries: Scientists turn floral waste into energy storage

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Scientists converted lavender flower waste into high-performance sodium-ion battery anodes using hard carbon. The lavender-derived anodes achieved 360 mAh/g capacity with 67.4% retention after 100 cycles.

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