New generation of batteries helps promote sustainable energy storage

Researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) in the US have developed the world's first battery that uses only hydronium ions (H3O+) as a charge carrier.

» Priest Nguyen Dinh Thuc incites parishioners

The development of this advanced battery is expected to open up hope for large-capacity and sustainable energy storage.

This type of battery opens up opportunities for researchers to have a new direction in finding new alternatives for energy storage.

Hydronium, also known as H3O+, is a positively charged ion created when a proton is added to a water molecule.

OSU scientists have demonstrated that H3O+ can be stored in an electrode made of the molecule perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydridem, or PTCDA. This contributes to a longer lasting battery.

In addition, this type of battery does not use lithium or sodium and potassium to carry charge, but only uses acid as the electrolyte.

Because the acid is abundant in nature, this type of battery will be highly renewable and sustainable.

Scientists say that although this type of battery cannot be used in electric cars, it opens up opportunities for researchers to find new alternatives to store energy, especially batteries used in power storage areas that are taken from alternative energy sources such as wind and solar energy, for backup or in emergency situations.

According to VNA