Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology

Research out of South Korea's Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology

Energy

Magnetically stirred electrolyte puts high-density batteries in the mix

The excellent energy density of lithium metal could enable batteries to power smartphones for days, and by designing a new electrolyte that can be controlled via magnetic fields, scientists have now edged this technology a little closer to reality.