Breakthrough could lead to ‘big leaps’ in battery performance, scientists say

Researchers said the findings could lead to the development of batteries that charge faster, last longer, and are safer to use (John Walton/PA) - (PA Archive)

Scientists have announced a breakthrough in our understanding of how batteries work, saying it could lead to “big leaps” in battery performance in the future.

Researchers at Dundee and Warwick universities say that for the first time they have identified the key role oxygen plays in storing and releasing a battery’s energy.