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UK researchers discover oxygen's key role in battery energy storage

UK researchers discover oxygen's key role in battery energy storage

Scientists from the University of Warwick and University of Dundee have identified that oxygen is an active participant in battery charging and discharging.

Tech & Science ·30 Jun 2026, 00:00 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Breakthrough could lead to ‘big leaps’ in battery performance, scientists say

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

New research reveals that oxygen is an active participant in battery charging and debunks a long-held theory on degradation, promising a leap in energy storage.

Tech & Science ·29 Jun 2026, 06:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read