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

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Dominica Wong, lead author. PFPE is nothing new; it’s a polymer that has long been used as a heavy-duty lubricant to keep gears in industrial machinery running smoothly. If successful, a commercial battery can also be used in extremely cold environments, such as for aerospace and deep sea naval operations. Dominica H.

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