Long-term energy storage antimony battery

Are lithium-antimony-lead batteries suitable for stationary energy storage applications?

However, the barrier to widespread adoption of batteries is their high cost. Here we describe a lithium–antimony–lead liquid metal battery that potentially meets the performance specifications for stationary energy storage applications.

Why do lithium batteries need a solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI)?

As a result, they make it easier for lithium ions to reach the batteries' electrodes, which can positively impact the battery's charging speed and overall lifespan. Moreover, the new electrolytes prompt the formation of a stable protective layer, known as solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the lithium-metal anode.

What is the future of battery technology?

Credit: Nature Energy (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41560-025-01733-9 In recent years, researchers have been trying to develop increasingly advanced battery technologies that can be charged faster and store more energy, while also remaining safe and stable over time.

Are batteries a viable solution?

Batteries have long been considered strong candidate solutions owing to their small spatial footprint, mechanical simplicity and flexibility in siting. However, the barrier to widespread adoption of batteries is their high cost.

Can electrolytes improve battery life?

The researchers showed that their electrolytes lower the so-called desolvation barrier. As a result, they make it easier for lithium ions to reach the batteries' electrodes, which can positively impact the battery's charging speed and overall lifespan.