Computer visualisation of villi-like battery material

Next-generation smartphone battery inspired by the gut

26 October 2016

A new prototype of a lithium-sulphur battery – which could have five times the energy density of a typical lithium-ion battery – overcomes one of the key hurdles preventing their commercial development by mimicking the structure of the cells which allow us to absorb nutrients. 

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Scanning Electron Microscope image of micro-structures of cathodes made of carbon nanotubes and sulphur

Building a better battery

07 March 2013

A new battery technology provides double the energy storage at lower cost than the batteries that are used in handheld electronics, electric vehicles, aerospace and defence.

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