Ecological battery is produced with seeds and resin

Every year, over 15 billion batteries are discarded and, due to chemicals that contain, are difficult to recycle. However, a team of Swedish researchers have developed a green alternative to conventional batteries that can not only be recycled so cheaper and safe but also has a performance similar to lithium ion batteries.

This battery uses organic and biomaterials can be converted into another type of battery when necessary, able to store 99% of the original energy. "We think our discovery may open several doors for energy storage solutions more sustainable and efficient ecological, in the future," says Daniel Brandell, professor at Uppsala University and one of the researchers involved in the project, the Daily Mail CITES.

Lithium ion batteries are used in various appliances and electric vehicles have a large electrical capacity. However, lithium resources which can extract the planet are limited and in the future it will be necessary to resort to other alternatives. It is also difficult to recover lithium inorganic materials currently used to manufacture modern batteries.

In the study, researchers from the University of Uppsala Ã…ngström Laboratory have developed a new concept of battery using alfalfa seeds â€" also known as Lucerne â€" and pine resin. These materials can be recycled with non-hazardous chemicals, like ethanol and water.

This is not the first time that it is developed a battery from organic compounds, but this battery is the first to be developed with an innovative recycling process.

"The use of organic materials from renewable sources makes it possible to solve several problems that could arise from a great use of lithium batteries. But, over all, is an important step for lithium batteries may be recycled ", indicates Daniel Brandell.

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