Manganese anodes can dramatically improve the performance of lithium batteries

Researchers at Yokohama National University in Japan have taken a big step towards improving the performance of lithium batteries by using manganese anodes. This achievement can create a huge revolution in the electric car industry.

According to the news department of Tekna technology media’s new discoveries, lithium batteries based on nickel and cobalt have been used as the main option for electric cars due to their high energy density. However, limitations such as the high cost of raw materials, their rarity, and environmental concerns have led researchers to look for more suitable alternatives.

By replacing nickel anodes with manganese anodes, Japanese researchers have succeeded in making batteries with higher energy density. In addition to better performance, these batteries are more economical and environmentally sustainable. The main key to this success is the use of a special monoclinic structure for manganese anodes. This structure makes the anodes store and release energy more efficiently.

New batteries using manganese anodes have a higher energy density than nickel and cobalt batteries. This means that electric vehicles equipped with these batteries can travel a greater distance on a single charge. Also, manganese as a raw material is more abundant and cheaper than nickel and cobalt. Using manganese as a substitute for nickel and cobalt can help reduce dependence on scarce mineral resources and reduce the environmental impact of battery production. This research achievement paints a bright future for lithium batteries and electric vehicles. With the commercialization of this technology, it can be expected that electric vehicles with greater range, lower price and less environmental impact will be brought to market.

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