Chemists have developed a new battery Bashny.Net

Researchers from Oak Ridge National laboratory (Tennessee) has developed a new and innovative technology aimed at the production of batteries that are significantly longer than previously thought possible.

Scientists have suggested that the functions of the three major battery components: a positive cathode, negative anode and the electrolyte can play is only one element in the device. The electrolyte in the new battery has a dual function: it serves not only as an ion conductor but also as a cathode Supplement. This provides an additional pulse to the battery capacity and extends the service life of the device. Chengdu Liang, one of the author, said: "This bifunctional electrolyte overturns the concept of conventional batteries and opens up new possibilities for the development of batteries with unprecedented energy density". During the experiments a new battery showed a capacity of 26% more than the theoretical maximum of conventional energy sources.





Unique features can give additional life to the device for years or decades, depending on how the battery is developed and used. Disposable batteries are in demand for artificial pacemakers, identification devices radio frequency systems and sensors, where replacing or recharging of battery is not possible or desirable.

"If you have a pacemaker, you do not want to undergo surgery every 10 years to replace the battery," said Liang. "What if the battery can serve from 30 to 50 years? Our fundamental research open such a possibility thanks to new technology devices."

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