Researchers have created a powerful capacitor based on carbon fiber and graphene that provides high performance.
San Diego scientists have developed a new type of structural material that could serve as an energy source for all kinds of devices, as its supercapacitors match the performance of modern devices. TechRadar portal writes about this.
According to their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the researchers relied on interfacial engineering to create this new material. The structural electrodes are interwoven with a special type of carbon fiber and graphene ecoxide, which increases energy density and strength.
To prove that the revolutionary new material worked as intended, scientists used it to build the hull of a small boat and equipped the craft with a solar panel to charge a supercapacitor. The goal was to power the boat’s engine and cruise around the pool.
The scientists’ supercapacitor consists of a pair of electrode surfaces separated by an electrolyte that allows ions to flow between them. The supercapacitor was connected to a small motor and circuit, and the solar cell charged the supercapacitor when exposed to sunlight. This powered the boat’s engine.
Scientists say that if this material or a similar material becomes popular and is used commercially, tomorrow’s best laptops or best smartphones are likely to last significantly longer unplugged than any of today’s most advanced premium devices.
“Our future work will focus on increasing the energy density of our supercapacitor and making it comparable to some battery packs,” said study first author Lulu Yao, a doctoral candidate in materials science and engineering. “The ultimate goal is to achieve both high densities of energy and power density.”
Previously, Focus had talked about the new technology in which gadgets will no longer explode. The semi-solid electrolyte developed by Korean scientists not only prevents fire but also increases battery life by 110%.
Source: Focus
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