Korean researchers developed SKIER-5, a cold-resistant Li battery electrode material with 5x higher discharge capacity than graphite in subzero conditions.

Researchers at Korea Institute of Energy Research developed SKIER-5, a stable redox-active metal-organic hybrid electrode material for Li batteries, capable of functioning in cold conditions as low as -20°C. This novel material exhibits five times higher discharge capacity than graphite in subzero environments and has a lower minimum energy threshold for initiating chemical reactions. SKIER-5 can be used in Li batteries for various applications, including electric vehicles, drones, and ultra-small electronic devices, even at low temperatures.

August 22, 2024
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