Researchers from Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology and California's Stanford University are working on creating wooden batteries made with a special lightweight and porous aerogel-type material. This material resembles the kind of foam you'd see in a mattress although it's harder.
The material was then treated with electrically conductive ink, allowing it to maintain an electrical charge. Its three-dimensional shape allows it store more power in less space than a regular battery, which uses two-dimensional coils.
These squishy wooden batteries could have a wide range of applications. They could be used in pretty much any and every kind of flexible electronics as well as smart fabrics and electric cars. Ultimately, they would enable more efficient and convenient use of electronic devices.
Squishy Wooden Batteries
These Durable Batteries Can Be Squeezed and Squished
Trend Themes
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2. 3D Batteries - The creation of a three-dimensional shape of the batteries allows for more power storage in less space, providing the opportunity for the development of compact and portable technology including wearables and other small devices.
3. Eco-friendly Batteries - The use of wooden materials for batteries creates an eco-friendly solution to the problem of electronic waste since the batteries can be easily disposed of and recycled without causing environmental harm.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The renewable energy industry can benefit from the development of these wooden batteries as the technology can be applied to store energy from renewable sources such as solar or wind power.
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3. Electric Cars - Electric car manufacturers can leverage the use of these wooden batteries to create more efficient and eco-friendly electric cars with better battery life and storage capacity.