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Fluorinated Polymer Breakthrough Enables Extreme-Temperature Solid-State Batteries

Scientists have engineered a groundbreaking fluorinated polymer electrolyte that maintains high ionic conductivity even at -40°C. The innovation enables stable operation of quasi-solid-state batteries across extreme temperatures from -50°C to 70°C, addressing a major limitation in current energy storage technology.

Breakthrough in Extreme-Temperature Battery Technology

Researchers have developed a novel fluorinated quasi-solid polymer electrolyte that reportedly enables high-performance batteries to operate across an unprecedented temperature range from -50°C to 70°C, according to a recent study published in Nature Communications. The innovation addresses one of the most significant challenges in energy storage – maintaining performance under extreme temperature conditions that typically cripple conventional battery systems.