Accelerating demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles is sparking a high demand for the batteries that store generated energy and power engines. But the batteries behind these sustainability solutions aren’t always sustainable themselves. In a paper published September 1 in the journal Matter, scientists create a zinc battery with a biodegradable electrolyte from an unexpected source—crab shells.
“Vast quantities of batteries are being produced and consumed, raising …
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Original title: A sustainable battery with a biodegradable electrolyte made from crab shells
