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Friday 10 January 2020
IBM unveils heavy metal-free battery that performs better than Li-ion
IBM Research has unveiled new battery materials extracted from seawater that it says could help eliminate the need for dangerous heavy metals in battery production.
Use of the three new proprietary materials create a battery chemistry that does not use heavy metals or other substances that suffer from concerns about sourcing.
Plans for battery development are still in the exploratory phase. To move from early-stage exploratory research into commercial development, IBM Research has partnered with Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America, electrolyte supplier Central Glass, and battery manufacturer Sidus.
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