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Solving the solvent problem

MIT AI NewsPublished Aug 4, 2026

MIT researchers led by Ju Li have developed a new electrolyte that stabilizes sodium-metal batteries, addressing reactivity challenges and enabling long-term stability and fast cycling. Sodium-metal batteries offer a low-cost, abundant alternative to lithium-ion batteries for energy storage.

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