What are the future battery innovation technologies?

Batteries have been integrated into all aspects of daily life, such as electric cars, flashlights, remote controls, etc. The future battery innovation technology is developing in a sustainable direction. Let’s learn about the future innovation battery technology related information:

1. Future battery innovation technology powered by human skin

Nowadays, "smart wearable devices" such as smart watches, Bluetooth headsets, and smart clothing are becoming more popular. These devices can track and record the user's breathing, heart rate, and other physical parameters. In order to solve the power supply problem of smart wearable devices in the future, researchers are developing a battery whose electrodes are attached to the user's skin.

Currently, this innovative battery is being tested. When a finger taps the skin, the battery appears to light up 12 LED bulbs. It is worth mentioning that the electrode can capture the current on the skin. The thickness of the gold film layer is 50 nanometers, and it is located below the silica gel layer. The latter is composed of many small pillars to increase the skin contact surface.

2. Fast charging technology of future battery innovation technology

The power consumption of smart phones is fast, and it is a consensus to wait 30-60 minutes for charging, and it is also a pain point for users. Nowadays, certain fast charging technologies can shorten the charging speed to one-sixth of the earlier. For example, the highlight of Qualcomm’s “5for5” innovative technology is “charge for five minutes and talk for 5 hours”, which aims to provide ultra-fast charging services for mobile phones and smart devices using Snapdragon chips, which not only greatly reduces the charging time, but also prevents Waiting while charging. In addition, the technology also slows down electricity consumption and reduces the electricity bills that need to be paid.

3. Solid-state batteries with higher safety

Researchers have developed several solid-state batteries, which lead the current commonly used lithium-ion batteries in many aspects. In addition, solid-state batteries are safer, have a longer service life, and have a more powerful battery. This new type of rechargeable battery can be charged hundreds of thousands of times, and it will be landfilled after the material is worn out. The solid-state battery increases the power by more than 30%, which means that it will last longer after charging. Since solid-state rechargeable batteries are non-flammable, they are the best type of on-board battery for electric vehicles.

4. Flexible battery for future battery innovation technology

The research team at Arizona State University was inspired by Japanese origami techniques and adopted a flexible energy storage technology. The lithium-ion battery developed by it has a large number of folds and cuts, which enhance the ductility and flexibility of the battery. It is said that the appearance of this flexible battery is an elastic wristband, which is one of the important components of smart watches. Due to the malleability of the wristband, such malleable batteries may be sewn into smart clothes. The power supply of smart wearable devices will eventually be driven by this type of battery, which consumes less resources than traditional bulk batteries.