This battery stores energy and makes clean drinking water simultaneously
Engineers have developed a specialized sodium-ion battery that desalinates seawater while charging, providing a dual-purpose solution for storing renewable energy and producing fresh drinking water in coastal regions.
A unique saltwater battery system uses electrochemical reactions to pull salt ions out of seawater as it stores electricity. Developed by researchers at institutions like Oak Ridge National Laboratory and various global universities, this technology replaces traditional battery components with seawater-fed channels.
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