Many of today's everyday batteries are made of lithium, but this is a finite element. Researchers have now found a way of using sodium instead, which they believe will transform the battery industry.
Lithium mining in South America – image courtesy of Depositphotos. The element is an important component in nearly all modern rechargeable batteries, like for example in electric cars. But, the problem is that the world’s supply of it is limited, it’s costly and has a negative effect on the environment. With…
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