The new anode-free battery allows electric vehicles to travel nearly twice as far without increasing size. The innovation lies in the anode-free architecture of the lithium metal cell. Meanwhile, the custom electrolyte promotes the formation of a stable surface layer of Li₂O and Li₃N on the lithium metal, enhancing ion transport and protecting the electrode throughout repeated use. Professor Park emphasized that the research marks a significant advance in addressing both the performance and durability issues of anode-free lithium metal batteries. The study has been published in Advanced Materials and has been hailed as one of the most promising breakthroughs in electric vehicle battery technology in recent years.

Source: VietNamNet News December 26, 2025 11:43 UTC