New nanostructured alloy for anode is a big step toward revolutionizing energy storage

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(Funded by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy)

Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a battery anode based on a new nanostructured alloy that could revolutionize the way energy storage devices are designed and manufactured. The zinc- and manganese-based alloy further opens the door to replacing solvents commonly used in battery electrolytes with seawater, which is safer, inexpensive, and abundant.