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Sodium-ion batteries could have advantages over those containing lithium
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The clean energy revolution depends on batteries, but almost all the batteries we use today are made from lithium, a metal with a limited supply and a devastating environmental impact. Could we replace it with something more readily available?
New Scientist published a feature story about batteries made using common salt back in January 2021. These sodium-ion versions promised a cheaper alternative to those made of…
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