In a bold leap toward more sustainable energy storage, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have discovered a revolutionary battery chemistry powered by chloride ions—the most abundant negatively charged ions in seawater.
This breakthrough could challenge lithium-ion dominance, which relies on expensive and geographically limited materials.
Chloride: A Surprising Contender for Future Batteries
Sodium, potassium, and zinc have all been explored as potential alternatives to lithium in rechargeable batteries. Now, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have introduced another unexpected but…