A new jelly-like material could make your phone battery last for days
Researchers have developed a flexible, jelly-like conductive hydrogel that could replace liquid electrolytes, potentially doubling the energy density and lifespan of smartphone batteries.
Engineers at the University of Cambridge have created a soft, squishy hydrogel that mimics the properties of biological tissue while conducting electricity efficiently. This jelly-like material acts as a stable buffer within lithium-ion batteries, preventing the growth of microscopic spikes called dendrites that often cause batteries to fail or catch fire.
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