A new electrolyte for zinc-based batteries that raises their efficiency to nearly 100% has been developed by scientists at Oregon State University. The breakthrough brings us one step closer to alternative battery chemistries for large-scale energy storage. The aim of the research is to find cheaper and safer battery options for storing renewable energy on the electric grid. The new electrolyte is the result of the efforts of a team that includes researchers from HP Inc. and GROTTHUSS Inc., an Oregon State spin-out company. The journal Nature Sustainability published these findings. A safer and more abundant alternative to lithium-ion batteries … Continue reading Unleashing the Power of Zinc Squashing Lithium: Oregon Scientists Develop Game-Changing Zinc Batteries with Near-Perfect Efficiency