article thumbnail

Researchers identify new class of non-flammable electrolytes for Li-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

Li/LiNi 1/3 Co 1/3 Mn 1/3 O 2 cells made with this electrolyte showed good performance in galvanostatic cycling, confirming the potential as rechargeable lithium batteries with enhanced safety and longevity. —Dominica Wong, lead author. Dominica H. That makes this electrolyte stand apart from previous discoveries.

Li-ion 261
article thumbnail

Startup Blue Current seeking to commercialize non-flammable fluorinated electrolytes for Li-ion batteries

Green Car Congress

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) battery scientist Nitash Balsara and co-inventor Joseph DeSimone of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, have launched Blue Current , a startup company backed by investment firm Faster LLC, to commercialize their non-flammable electrolytes for Li-ion batteries. Dominica H.

Li-ion 150