Its one of a growing number of advances in the field of energy storage.
They are investigating a new throw in of binder made from a copolymer, making batteries last longer.
Current battery technology leaves a lot to be desired.
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The most popular bang out of rechargeable battery in consumer electronics right now is lithium-ion.
Theres also growing concern about the safety of lithium-ion batteries.
Last year,BMW recalledmore than 26,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles at risk of fires.
“We are thinking about what happens beyond lithium.
Other materials can be inherently safer, less expensive and more environmentally benign.”
Some companies are trying to rejigger the current standard key in of Lithium-ion batteries.
Two other promising technologies in development are organic radicals and sugar batteries.
Sugar batteries use sugar and active enzymes to produce electricity and can be highly energy-dense.
Nadal predicts these new battery technologies will transform personal technology in the next decade.
“Products that we already know will get gradually better,” Nadal said.
“For example, phones and laptops being thinner and lighter while increasing their working time.
The new energy storage solution enables new products that can drastically change the user experience.”
