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Progress in lithium-sulfur batteries
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Progress in lithium-sulfur batteries

Progress in lithium-sulfur batteries Scientists from the University of Michigan, led by Professor Nicholas Kotov, have developed a lithium-sulfur battery capable of maintaining consistent performance over more than 1,000 charge-discharge cycles, thanks to a “bio-inspired battery membrane” made from recycled Kevlar fibers. This innovation resolves the main weakness of lithium-sulfur batteries: rapid degradation. Indeed, these