Membrane-free aqueous/ organic bi-layer electrolytes with reduced interface resistance and mixing between the aqueous and organic phases

https://eng.umd.edu/news/story/novel-energy-storage-could-push-batteries-for-electric-aviation-grid-power

"water-based electrolytes with added super-lithophilic ionophores that broadens electrochemical stability window to 0.0-4.9 V, expanding energy density... makes compatible with high-energy lithium metal or graphite anodes... retains stability/ durability after >2K cycles... electric aviation, large-scale low-carbon grid storage, lithium extraction from seawater"

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