This discovery of scientists will remove the dangers of batteries in electronic vehicles
Washington. Scientists at the University of Maryland in America are making safer batteries than lithium for electric vehicles.Due to environmental protection, the trend of electric vehicles has increased rapidly in many countries, but in some cases, questions have been raised regarding the safety of lithium batteries. Now researchers at the University of Maryland in America have found a way to prevent the damage caused by lithium batteries, work on which will be completed by 2026. Researchers have focused on building safer and more energy efficient vehicles, thereby minimizing fire risks. This is the biggest concern with current batteries.According to a research paper published in the journal Nature, the new method prevents the growth of lithium dendrites. Dendrites are nerve-like networks of metallic growth, which is a major challenge for battery safety during charging. Because there is a risk of battery fire if short circuit occurs due to dendrite growth. The new design of the battery interlayer, led by Professor Chunsheng Wang of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, prevents the growth of dendrites.
What are the challenges now?
At least seven and a half million electric vehicles in the US currently run on batteries, which are popular for their energy storage capacity, but which contain a flammable liquid electrolyte component that can burn if overheated. Although government agencies do not usually confirm incidents of car fire, the risk does exist.
What is Solid State Battery
The solid state battery that researchers are presenting as an alternative has higher energy density than lithium ion batteries. There is no risk of fire in this. All-solid state batteries could lead to cars that are safer than current electric cars, Wang said. During charging, lithium dendrites move towards the cathode, which reduces the risk of short circuit.
In future alternatives to these batteries
, graphene batteries, fluoride batteries, sand batteries, ammonia powered, lithium sulfur batteries can be seen as alternatives to solid state batteries in the future.
