Imagine fully charging your smartphone battery in just one minute!
Apart from reducing the very real problem of mobile phone battery anxiety, this exciting breakthrough could allow phone makers to use smaller batteries, freeing up space for advanced features.
A new study from the University of Colorado, reveals a ground-breaking technique that might make this a reality. The technique focuses on the efficient movement of ions through supercapacitors, which store energy quickly. By enhancing ion movement, phone batteries could charge from 0% to 100% in just 60 seconds.
While similar methods have been used in other fields, their potential in energy storage systems is under-explored, but could make ultra-fast charging a reality in the near future.
