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Jülich, ORNL researchers advance high energy density iron-air batteries

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Iron–air batteries, originally proposed in the 1970s, have theoretical energy densities of more than 1,200 Wh/kg; by comparison, present-day lithium-ion batteries come in at about 600 Wh/kg, and even less (350 Wh/kg) if the weight of the cell casing is taken into account. —Weinrich et al. Weinrich Click to enlarge.

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