Monthly Archive: July 2023

An Ingredient In Toothpaste May Make Electric Cars Go Farther

Argonne scientists have developed a new electrolyte for lithium metal batteries to power electric vehicles. They would greatly increase vehicle range, cost less than current designs and run more safely, since the electrolyte is nonflammable. An ingredient in many toothpastes is sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine. It is added to protect teeth against decay. […]