Cooking up sustainable batteries

By Neil Goalby2022-02-04T08:44:00

Re-usable sodium ion batteries in a pile of table salt

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Find out how microwaves can improve the environmental credentials of electrochemical cells

Scientists have been working to improve the range of anode materials available for sodium-ion rechargeable batteries. These batteries could rival lithium-ion batteries, and can be made from a much more sustainable and cheaper source. Download the starter slide with your class to give them a new context when studying electrochemical cells.

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