A new type of battery can store energy using seawater and graphene. The battery can also produce fresh drinking water as a byproduct. The battery could be a game-changer for remote islands and coastal communities that lack electricity and clean water.

#battery #seawater #graphene

https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/saltwater-flow-battery-seawater-graphene-drinking/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes

Researchers create 'game-changing' new battery that creates drinkable water as it charges β€” here's how it works

The saltwater flow battery leverages chemistry to split sodium chloride into sodium and chlorine as it powers up and discharges.

The Cool Down
@haritulsidas This may be one of the more promising breakthroughs that can help us into the future. I'll be following this technology to see where it goes.
Thanks for the link.