Super Batteries: Powering the Future! ⚡️

Hey there! Did you know that scientists are working on new batteries that could change the world? 🌍 A team led by Professor Wang Chunsheng at the University of Maryland has made an awesome discovery!

They’ve developed a special kind of battery that uses water-based liquids called “aqueous electrolytes.” But what’s that, you ask? Well, electrolytes are like the juice that helps batteries store and use energy. Using water makes batteries safer and better for the environment! 💧

One big problem with water-based batteries was they couldn’t hold a lot of energy. But Professor Wang’s team found a way to make these batteries work at higher voltages, which means they can store more energy! 🌟

This new technology could help power electric airplanes ✈️, big city grids 🏙️, and maybe even help us get lithium from seawater! Isn’t that cool?

Their batteries lasted over 2,000 cycles in tests, which means they can be charged and used again and again without wearing out quickly. That’s super important for things like phones, cars, and planes. 📱🚗

So, the next time you think about the future, imagine super batteries that help us use clean energy and make the world a better place! 🌞

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New energy storage to push batteries for electric aviation, grid power

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