A research team from the University of Maryland and the US ##tech Research Laboratory have created a lithium - ion battery that utilises water - soluble solution solution that can hit 4 targets without risk of explosion . Non - aqueous lithium - ion batteries provide high efficiency but runs the risk of compromising damage . The researchers used a gel polymer electrolyte coating for the graphite or lithium anodes in its batteries , allowing for slower reactions should damage occur , preventing issues such as fire and explosive discharge .
A research team from the University of Maryland and the US Army Research Laboratory have created a lithium-ion battery that utilises water-salt electrolyte solution that can hit 4 volts without risk of explosion. Non-aqueous lithium-ion batteries provide high energy but runs the risk of compromising safety. The researchers used a gel polymer electrolyte coating for the graphite or lithium anodes in its batteries, allowing for slower reactions should damage occur, preventing issues such as fire and explosive reactions.