Graphene is a highly flexible material, consisting of a monoatomic layer of carbon atoms (having a thickness equivalent to the size of a single atom). It is stronger than steel and has the flexibility of plastic.
What is the biggest advantage you can have from a graphene battery?
Their ability to store very fast static energy on their surface. As a result, the larger the battery is, the more electrons it contains and the longer the battery will last. A doubt comes when we talk about energy density, will more energy lead to more risks? In an optimistic way the answer is “no” because the target set for graphene batteries are: greater autonomy, shorter charging times, lower risk of flammability.
Nowadays, technological evolution has made possible to have lithium batteries mounted on many products, of which we have spoken in recent texts. These batteries provide, of course, a transmission of energy that causes the production of heat. In this sense, the novelty of graphene batteries, said very trivially, is to be able to maintain lower temperatures than those that today maintain lithium batteries.
The advantages of this technology compared to traditional batteries are:
- Environmental sustainability, as easily disposed of, because they are made of carbon
- Great workability, because with one gram of graphite you can generate over 2000 square meters of graphene sheets
- Poor charging times given by the migration of only electrons into the battery
The only drawback for now traceable are high production costs, but it is a highly innovative field in continuous evolution.
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