A new molten salt battery is flame-resistant: how it's possible

Scientists have created a new high-temperature battery that does not ignite during operation. Molten salt is used as an electrolyte in the device.

BioLargo Energy Technologies introduced a new type of battery that is safer for use in homes and solar energy systems due to the fact that they are resistant to fires, interesting Engineering writes .

Conventional lithium batteries are not safe enough, especially at high temperature, and have certain limitations that hinder innovation in such devices.

To overcome the many challenges, Tennessee-based energy company BioLargo Energy Technologies has introduced a new type of battery designed to replace traditional lithium batteries.

The company says its molten salt battery performs well at high temperatures and could be a better alternative traditional energy storage devices.

These new batteries must be warmed up to work. The manufacturer claims that the salt is non-flammable, making the device safer for use in homes and solar energy systems.

The high-temperature battery uses molten salts as an electrolyte and offers many advantages over conventional energy storage devices. The new batteries have a longer cycle, higher energy density and can operate at high temperatures.

In addition, molten salt batteries are suitable for use in harsh storage conditions. The new system, suitable for large-scale energy storage applications, can be used as grid storage and renewable energy integration due to its reliability and efficiency. The new devices can advance sustainable energy solutions by providing reliable and efficient energy storage.

Typically, the electrolyte in such batteries contains a combination of sodium chloride (NaCl) and other salts such as potassium chloride (KCl) or magnesium chloride (MgCl2). Some companies heat the salts to their melting point to create a conductive medium. Some battery manufacturers claim that the future of molten salt batteries is promising.

Some research efforts in this area are aimed at improving the performance, efficiency and safety of molten salt batteries by developing advanced materials and innovative designs.

In order to ensure a significant role for molten salt batteries in future sustainable and reliable energy storage solutions, issues such as high operating temperatures, material compatibility and safety issues must be resolved.