Researchers at Tohoku University have made a groundbreaking advancement in battery technology, developing a novel cathode material for rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) that enables efficient charging and discharging even at low temperatures. This innovative material, leveraging an enhanced rock-salt structure, promises to usher in a new era of energy storage solutions that are more affordable, safer, and higher in capacity.
Details of the findings were published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A on March 15, 2024.
The study showcases a considerable improvement in magnesium (Mg) diffusion within a rock-salt structure, a critical advancement since the denseness of atoms in this configuration had previously impeded Mg migration.
Kawaguchi collaborated with Tetsu Ichitsubo, also a professor at IMR, who states, “By harnessing the intrinsic benefits of magnesium and overcoming previous material limitations, this research paves the way for the next generation of batteries, promising significant impacts on technology, the environment, and society.”
Ultimately, the breakthrough is a major step forward in the quest for efficient, eco-friendly energy storage solutions. https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/unleashing_disordered_rocksalt_oxides_as_cathodes_for_rechargeable_magnesium_batteries.html
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