Kathmandu. Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in battery technology, addressing the biggest problem of modern electronic devices being the long charge and short battery life.
Chinese researchers have developed a graphene-based battery. It can be fully charged in just 5 minutes and has a life span of four times that of a traditional lithium-ion battery. This technology will be revolutionary for smartphones, laptops and electric vehicles.
What is graphene technology and its features?
This amazing success is due to the unique structure of graphene.
Structure of graphene: It is made up of only one layer of carbon atoms. It is arranged in a mesh-like structure like a beehive.
Extraordinary conductivity: This structure allows electrons to travel 100 times faster than copper. Due to this high electrical conductivity, it takes very little time to fully charge the battery.
Unlike lithium batteries, graphene-based batteries are not flammable and are completely free from the risk of overheating or exploding.TAG_CLOSE_span_34 TAG_OPEN_span_34 This greatly increases the security of portable devices.
Revolutionary Advantage for Smartphones
This new graphene technology has the power to change the root cause of problems consumers see in electronics.
Charge: Imagine now that your smartphone or tablet will be fully charged in just 5 minutes of rest. This speed will eliminate the hassle of charging long once and for all.
Long-Term Durability: tests have shown that lithium batteries lose most of their capacity after about 800 recharges, while graphene batteries retain most of their capacity after more than 3,500 cycles. This means that users will no longer have to worry about depleting battery capacity for years.
High Energy Density: Graphene can provide up to four times higher energy density than lithium batteries. This helps the smartphone to last longer at a smaller size.
Production and global market impact
Chinese manufacturers are leading the way in bringing this technology into commercial production. Big companies such as GAC Group and CATL are working fast to deploy these new batteries in electric vehicles and consumer devices.
According to energy experts, China’s invention has the potential to completely change the global market for electric vehicles, drones and portable electronics in the next few years. This means that consumers around the world will soon be able to use safer and more powerful batteries due to stiff competition and cheaper production costs.
