After rigorous testing, the team found that batteries exposed to this new molecule retained near-production performance even after 12,000 to 60,000 charge-discharge cycles. This significantly improved industry standards from the current range of 500 and 2,000 cycles.
“The new solution not only delays battery retirement but also slashes resource waste and pollution,” said Gao. “Whether extending the battery lifespan or preventing large-scale waste and environmental pollution, this ‘precision treatment’ offers a viable technical solution,” read a statement by Fudan University.