Researchers from all over the world are constantly conducting new research to create a sustainable future. As we know, they can cause serious damage to the environment batteries What was done on it is one of them. A recently published study on the subject shows that a new battery could revolutionize renewable energy.

Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden, from zinc and lignin He succeeded in developing a sustainable, environmentally friendly battery. The research results have been published in Energy & Environmental Materials.

New batteries that can be charged more than 8,000 times will bring hope to regions with limited access to electricity

New battery developed, up to more than 8000 cycles owner. This means that it can be charged at a very high rate. Researchers discovered that the battery is special limited access to electricity They say it could create an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative for the regions where it is located.

Professor Reverant Crispin, one of the authors of the study, makes the following statements: “Solar panels have become relatively cheap and have been adopted by many low-income countries. However, in some places close to the equator, the sun can set early, leaving homes and workplaces without electricity. “This battery technology aims to provide a solution to these situations, although its performance is lower than expensive lithium-ion batteries.”

It retains 80% of its performance and lasts up to 1 week on a single charge.

It was also emphasized that this zinc and lignin-based battery, which does not contain toxic substances such as lead, has a long service life. Although it can be used for more than 8000 cycles, its performance is maintained 80% of It can protect. Also charging about a week can go. Considering that current zinc batteries discharge within a few hours, this is a serious improvement.

Although lithium-ion batteries can be useful when used properly, they have disadvantages such as being explosive and difficult to recycle. That’s why scientists hope that the technology they have developed could, in the long term, replace lithium-ion batteries in cases where energy density is not critical. Also compared to traditional batteries very affordable It’s also an advantage that they are.

Currently, the batteries developed in the laboratory are small in size. Researchers later car battery They say they can develop versions that reach the size. We will see in time whether they will really cause a revolution.