CSIRO discovers method to boost lithium battery performance

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Scientists from CSIRO (Commonwealth Science & Industrial Research Organisation) in collaboration with RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) & QUT (Queensland University of technology) have developed a process for pretreating lithium ion battery electrodes which:

● extends battery life
● increases performance
● improves charge efficiency
● reduces risk fire & explosion
● increases performance
● increases service life

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http://reneweconomy.com.au/2016/csiro-scientists-say-salt-bath-will-boost-lithium-ion-battery-performance-safety-88721 / Scientists from CSIRO Commonwealth Science & Industrial Research Organisation collaboration RMIT University Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology QUT Queensland University of technology developed process pretreating lithium ion battery electrodes extends battery life increases performance improves charge efficiency reduces risk fire & explosion increases performance increases service life Australian research team CSIRO treating lithium-ion lithium ion LiIon batteries salt bath extend shelf life performance safer potentially game-changing breakthrough battery technology uptake electric vehicles CSIRO scientists collaboration RMIT University QUT demonstrated pre-treating battery lithium metal electrodes electrolyte salt solution extends battery life increases performance and safety research Nature Communications accelerate development next-gen energy storage solutions battery range anxiety electric car industry CSIRO battery researcher Adam Best pre-treated lithium metal electrodes outperform other batteries research pre-treating lithium metal electrodes create batteries charge efficiency greatly exceeds standard lithium batteries Dr Best pre-treatment process immersion lithium metal electrodes electrolyte bath ionic liquids lithium salts battery assembled batteries materials prevent the risk fire explosion rechargeable battery issue adding protective film surface electrode helps stabilise battery in operation pre-treatment reduces breakdown electrolytes during operation battery’s increased performance and lifetime Dr Best undergone process up to one year on the shelf without loss of performance shelf life QUT researcher Associate Professor Anthony O’Mullane pre-treatment method easily adopted by manufacturers existing manufacturing processes electrolyte salt solutions CSIRO holds patents range of chemical compositions team of scientists currently developing batteries technology partners materials devices market /