SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 11, 2025Interesting Engineering

Water-based battery breakthrough offers 2,000-cycle stability, could boost electric aviation

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University of Maryland researchers developed a water-based battery electrolyte system that operates at 0.0-4.9V, retains performance after 2,000 cycles, and could enable high-energy-density aqueous batteries for electric aviation and grid storage, offering safety advantages over traditional electrolytes.

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