Chinese researchers report 700 Wh/kg lithium-metal battery
A team from Nankai University and the Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources has developed a hydrofluorocarbon electrolyte enabling lithium-metal cells to operate at temperatures as low as -70 C. April 2, 2026 Vincent Shaw Image: Pexels From ESS News A research team led by Nankai University and the Shanghai Institute of Space Power-Sources has reported a hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) electrolyte that enabled lithium-metal pouch batteries with energy density above 700 Wh/kg while maintaining operati...









