Scientists have engineered a new battery from Lithium-Sulfer cells which is claimed to offer five times the battery life when compared to a normal Lithium-Ion battery.

The international team of scientists working at Melbourne Monash University believe they have finally overcome the hurdle of a short lifespan with a new type of bonding architecture. The new progress means that they have created “unprecedented” battery charge/discharge efficiency in a Lithium-Sulfur battery that could keep a smartphone charged for days or drive an electric vehicle for more than 1000km without recharging.

Until recently the team working on the project were having major issues with the storage chamber for the sulphur electrodes failing after a small number of cycles. This was leading to a fast deterioration of the battery, shortening its lifespan.

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