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

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Dominica Wong, lead author. Dominica H. In addition to being nonflammable, PFPE exhibits very interesting properties such as its ion transport. That makes this electrolyte stand apart from previous discoveries. When we discovered that we could dissolve lithium salt in this polymer, that’s when we decided to roll with it.

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

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Blue Current’s engineers are working on modifying the molecular structure of the electrolyte in order to speed up lithium ion motion. Dominica H. So while this electrolyte may not be ideal for vehicles at this point, there are other applications where the rate of discharge is not as important. —Nitash Balsara. Wong, Jacob L.

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