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IBM claims new breakthrough in LR6 alkaline battery research and development using materials extracted from seawater

Taiwanese media said that the US technology company IBM claimed to have developed a battery design that uses materials extracted from seawater, without the need for expensive cobalt, which brings good news to companies that are eager to find alternative mineral raw materials.

It is reported that IBM has cooperated with the research department of Daimler's Mercedes-Benz, Japanese battery electrolyte supplier Central Glass Company and battery manufacturer Sidus to jointly promote the commercial development of this battery design.

According to the report, Jeff Welzer, vice president of IBM Research, said that the goal is to launch the first working prototype battery in about a year. However, IBM may not eventually use this design to manufacture products.

The report pointed out that electric vehicle battery manufacturers are working to reduce the cobalt content of lithium-ion batteries, and as the electric vehicle market continues to expand, it may lead to a shortage of cobalt supply.

IBM said that this battery technology has proven to be superior to lithium-ion batteries, including lower cost, shorter charging time and higher energy efficiency.

In addition, IBM is also working with the University of Tokyo to develop preliminary practical applications of quantum computing to promote the development of quantum computing. Under the agreement, IBM's quantum computing system QSystemOne, designed for scientific purposes, will be installed at an IBM facility in Japan, a first in the region.

IBM is competing with technology companies such as Alphabet and Microsoft to be the first to commercialize quantum computing technology, which will help accelerate the development of fields such as artificial intelligence and chemistry in the coming years, according to reports.

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