SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 7, 2026Interesting Engineering

Lithium manganese-rich battery cuts gas buildup, retains 92.2% energy after 883 cycles

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Researchers from LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University found that adjusting voltage ranges during charging and discharging reduces harmful gas buildup in lithium manganese-rich batteries. Their optimized large-format 40Ah cells retained 92.2% energy after 883 cycles, bringing this cobalt-free, lower-cost battery technology closer to real-world EV use.

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