Chinese scientists have created non-flammable sodium-ion batteries

Chinese scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of energy storage systems, Zamin.uz reports.

During the development of sodium-ion batteries, they succeeded in completely eliminating the risk of device overheating and combustion. This research was carried out by a group of specialists led by Professor Xu Yunshe from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The scientific group created a new type of polymer non-flammable electrolyte with self-protecting properties. This substance protects the internal part of the battery from overheating and unexpected explosions.

According to the researchers, this is the first time such a level of safety has been achieved in sodium-ion batteries on a global scale. This innovation is of great importance for modern technologies.

This is because one of the main drawbacks of traditional lithium-ion batteries is their risk of catching fire when overheated. The newly developed polymer electrolyte operates stably and ensures safety even at high temperatures.

Additionally, sodium-ion batteries are significantly cheaper than lithium ones and are made from raw materials that are widely available in nature. This will allow for a reduction in the price of electric vehicles and large energy storage devices in the future.

The scientists' discovery is expected to take efficient and safe energy storage technologies to a new level.