DGIST’s EV Battery Keeps 87.9% Capacity After 1,000 Cycles

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Red wood ants produce formic acid from their venom gland at the rear of their abdomen, creating defense systems that shield forest ecosystems.

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The battery's outer soft layers enhance power connectivity while its firm middle layer provides structural integrity against internal damage.

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Special materials including decabromodiphenyl ethane, lithium salt, and zeolite work together as a built-in fire extinguisher system.

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After 1,000 charging cycles, the new battery retains 87.9% capacity, allowing electric cars to maintain approximately 260 miles range from an initial 300 miles.

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Professor Park's team discovered optimal first-charge methods for batteries by studying performance degradation in nickel-rich cathode materials at atomic levels

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The technology extends beyond automobiles, offering potential safety improvements for smartphones, wearables, and large-scale energy storage systems.

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Battery swapping market projections reach $2.8 billion by 2029, with research validation published in Small and ACS Nano journals.

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