Swedish scientists from Chalmers University of Technology have created a battery of composite carbon fiber, which is both very light and very durable.
Euronews talks about this progressive development.
Scientists claim to have invented the "world's strongest battery" and made a breakthrough in the development of a structural battery that could change the future of electronics and transport. They created a carbon fiber battery that combines high energy density and rigidity, allowing it to be used as part of the design of various devices.
"Like the human skeleton, the battery performs several functions at the same time," says scientist Richa Chaudhary, one of the authors of an article recently published in the journal Advanced Materials.
The battery is so strong that it can withstand the load, similar to aluminum. This makes it an ideal solution for transport where every unit of weight is important.
Photo: University of Technology Henrik Sandsjö.
The development team noticed a lot of interest in their invention from the automotive and aerospace industries. Thanks to this technology, engineers will be able to reduce the weight of electric cars and airplanes, so the travel distance on one charge will increase by about 70%.
In addition to transportation, this breakthrough makes it possible to create ultra-thin gadgets. For example, phones that will be as thick as a credit card. The latest batteries in the design of such devices will allow not only to save space, but also to increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
But one of the main aspects of this development is that the battery is not just a power cell, but also serves as part of the design of the vehicle or gadget itself. This moment opens new horizons for innovations in the field of ecological transport and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.
Earlier, EcoPolitic reported that the Ukrainian company COR-Energy was successful tested a prototype of an innovative energy storage device.
