{"id":2878,"date":"2026-05-01T09:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/nearly-80-times-cheaper-than-lithium-china-is-working-on-ultra\/"},"modified":"2026-05-01T09:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:28:19","slug":"nearly-80-times-cheaper-than-lithium-china-is-working-on-ultra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamingtodaynews.site\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/nearly-80-times-cheaper-than-lithium-china-is-working-on-ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"'Nearly 80 times cheaper than lithium': China is working on ultra\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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‘Nearly 80 times cheaper than lithium’: China is working on ultra\u2026 is attracting attention across the tech world. Analysts, enthusiasts, and industry observers are watching closely to see how this story develops.<\/p>\n

This update adds another signal to a fast-moving sector where product decisions, platform changes, and competition can quickly shape the market.<\/p>\n

This could be a solution to the world’s growing energy storage needs<\/p>\n

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Researchers in China say they have made new progress on iron-based flow batteries that could reduce the cost of storing renewable energy while extending usable lifespan.<\/p>\n

The team from the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a redesigned electrolyte that allowed an alkaline all-iron flow battery to run through more than 6,000 cycles without measurable capacity decay, as reported by results published in Advanced Energy Materials.<\/p>\n

Iron flow batteries have been studied for years but have struggled with stability problems that limit long-term use. Active materials inside the battery tend to degrade or leak through membranes, reducing efficiency and shortening lifespan.<\/p>\n

The researchers addressed those limits by redesigning the molecular structure of the negative electrolyte used inside the platform.<\/p>\n

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The team synthesized 11 iron complexes built from 12 organic ligands before identifying a compound known as [Fe(HPF)BHS]\u2074\u207b as the most stable candidate.<\/p>\n

Its bulky structure creates physical protection around the iron center, while negatively charged groups help prevent unwanted reactions and reduce material crossover across the membrane.<\/p>\n

Testing showed the battery running at 80 mA\u00b7cm\u207b\u00b2 for more than 6,000 cycles with no capacity decay and an average coulombic efficiency of 99.4%, based on performance data released by the research team.<\/p>\n

Under higher current conditions, the platform reached a peak power density of 392.1mW\u00b7cm\u207b\u00b2 while maintaining energy efficiency of 78.5%, indicating stable performance under heavier electrical demand.<\/p>\n

Researchers linked the cycle count to long-term use, estimating the performance equals more than 16 years of daily use without measurable degradation.<\/p>\n

Iron is more than 80 times cheaper than lithium as a raw material, which could make large-scale energy storage far less expensive, provided the tech innovation scales successfully.<\/p>\n

Iron is also widely available, ranking among the most abundant metals on Earth, which reduces concerns about supply shortages compared with lithium.<\/p>\n

All-iron flow batteries use water-based electrolytes instead of flammable liquids found in lithium-ion platforms. That chemistry removes the conditions needed for thermal runaway, which is the chain reaction that can lead to battery fires or explosions.<\/p>\n

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Large-scale energy storage remains one of the major technical challenges tied to renewable energy expansion, since electricity generation from solar and wind fluctuates depending on weather conditions.<\/p>\n

The research improves stability in iron-based electrolytes, but long-term testing outside controlled environments will determine just how well the chemistry performs in real grid installations.<\/p>\n

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Why This Matters<\/h2>\n

This development may influence user expectations, future product strategy, and the competitive balance inside the broader technology industry.<\/p>\n

Companies in adjacent segments often react quickly to similar moves, which is why stories like this tend to matter beyond a single announcement.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n

The full impact will become clearer over time, but the story already highlights how quickly the modern tech landscape can evolve.<\/p>\n

Observers will continue tracking the next steps and how they affect products, users, and the wider market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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