Researchers at South Korea's DGIST have developed a lithium-ion battery with a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte that can extinguish itself if it catches fire and resists explosions.

 

 

Researchers at South Korea's DGIST have developed a lithium-ion battery with a triple-layer solid polymer electrolyte that can extinguish itself if it catches fire and resists explosions. 

This battery lasts longer than conventional ones, retaining 87.9% performance after 1,000 cycles.

 

Current Li-ion batteries are prone to fires due to liquid electrolytes. The new solid polymer battery is safer, with a three-layer system that prevents fires and improves efficiency. It features DBDPE to prevent and extinguish fires, and LiTFSI for faster ion movement.

 

This innovation could revolutionize energy storage, making batteries safer and more efficient for everything from smartphones to large-scale storage.