Novel Aluminum-Ion Battery: Flexible, Safe and Eco-Friendly
In September 2025, Indian scientists developed a novel aluminum-ion battery that is not only flexible—able to fold like paper—but also safe and environmentally friendly.
- This innovation addresses key limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries, which are prone to overheating and explosions.
Key Features
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Feature |
Description |
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Materials Used |
Aluminum (abundant, eco-friendly) and water-based electrolyte |
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Cathode |
Copper hexacyanoferrate (CuHCFe), pre-filled with aluminum ions |
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Anode |
Molybdenum trioxide (MoO₃) |
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Safety |
Non-flammable and safe to touch |
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Flexibility |
Can bend and fold completely in half without loss of performance |
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Durability |
Retains 96.77% capacity after 150 charge-discharge cycles |
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Eco-Friendly |
Uses abundant aluminum and water-based solutions, reducing environmental impact. |
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Efficiency |
High energy storage comparable to conventional lithium-ion batteries. |
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Applications |
Wearable devices, flexible smartphones, safer .... |
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