Lithium ion breaking away from solvation cage in organic polymer electrolyte (IMAGE)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Lithium ion breaking away from solvation cage in organic polymer electrolyte

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Scientists using neutrons set the first benchmark (one nanosecond) for a polymer-electrolyte and lithium-salt mixture. Findings could boost power and safety for lithium batteries.

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Phoenix Pleasant/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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