Progress in lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have made all sorts of portable devices feasible and fueled the growth of electronics. However, the intrinsic disadvantages of conventional Li-ion batteries, whose cells use a liquid electrolyte solution, render them not entirely suitable for much-anticipated applications like electric vehicles. These limitations include limited durability, low capacity, safety issues, and environmental concerns about their toxicity and carbon footprint. Fortunately, scientists are now focusing on the next-generation solution to all these problems: all-solid-state batteries. The use of a solid electrolyte makes this type of batteries safer and capable of holding a greater power density.
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Source: Phys.org