IBM research announces new battery

[prizrak]

This is rather interesting, though it only really helps with one component, there is still the problem of lithium itself.

IBM Research has announced to develop a new battery that does not use cobalt as a raw material, unlike lithium-ion batteries. The alternative for cobalt is a material extracted from seawater.

Moreover, the research results have shown that new battery designs using this material outperform traditional lithium-ion batteries in many aspects. In terms of ignitability, it has been reduced by using new material for cathode, as well as a safe electrolyte with a high flash point. It also showed superiority in charging time, power density, energy density, and energy efficiency.

https://www.ecoist.life/en/news/2531