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Argonne National Laboratory, which has contributed heavily to the research and development of Li-ion battery technology, is now pursuing research into Lithium-airbatteries. Li-airbatteries use a catalytic air cathode that converts oxygen to lithium peroxide; an electrolyte; and a lithium anode.
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Four different architectures of Li-airbatteries, which all assume the use of lithium metal as the anode. a battery pack with about 125 kWh capacity at an average use of 250 Wh/mile. a battery pack with about 125 kWh capacity at an average use of 250 Wh/mile. Credit, ACS, Girishkumar et al. Click to enlarge.
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