Beyond Lithium: Why Fluoride May Be the Battery Future
Fluoride ion batteries are a promising new battery technology that could outperform conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Key advantages compared to lithium-ion include higher energy density, faster charging, improved stability and safety, lower cost, and sustainability.
Fluoride batteries operate by fluoride ion intercalation into the anode on discharge, and the reverse reaction during charging.
Fluoride is obtained from abundant mineral deposits and salts. It is non-toxic, stable and easily recyclable.
Fluoride batteries can deliver over 10,000 charge/discharge cycles with negligible capacity loss. This gives them 3-4 times longer lifespan compared to typical lithium-ion batteries.
Fluoride batteries can deliver over 10,000 charge/discharge cycles with negligible capacity loss. This gives them 3-4 times longer lifespan compared to typical lithium-ion batteries.
Fluoride ion batteries exhibit very high thermal and chemical stability. The chances of fire or explosion are extremely minimal compared to some lithium-ion batteries.
Fluoride is non-toxic and chemically stable, making it very safe for battery systems compared to elements like cobalt used in lithium-ion batteries.
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