Hydrofluorocarbon electrolytes for energy-dense and low-temperature batteries

Nature
by Lanqing Wu
February 26, 2026
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Scientists have developed hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) electrolytes that significantly enhance battery performance, particularly at low temperatures and high energy densities. These novel electrolytes utilize fluorine-based ligands with tailored steric hindrance and Lewis basicity to achieve exceptional salt
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Originally published on Nature on 2/26/2026