New Super Fast Charging Technology Discovered
Scientists discover how ions move within complex networks of pores, potentially leading to faster charging times for energy storage devices.
New technology might enable charging your smartphone to a 100% in a few minutes.
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- Scientists have discovered how tiny charged particles (ions) move within complex networks of minuscule pores, which could lead to more efficient energy storage devices.
- The breakthrough has implications for developing supercapacitors that can store energy in vehicles and electronic devices, as well as power grids where fluctuating demand requires efficient storage.
- Supercapacitors have rapid charging times and longer life spans compared to batteries, making them appealing for applications such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems.
- The research modifies Kirchhoff’s law, which has governed current flow in electrical circuits since 1845, by describing ion movements at pore intersections that differ from the traditional description of electron movement.
- The study’s findings can be used to simulate and predict ion movement in complex networks of pores, allowing for more efficient design of energy storage devices.