Army Scientists Build a Better Battery

Single - cell batteries have an inherent intent limitation that prevents them from producing more than 4 volts — they merely ca n’t do it , there is n’t enough energy density to produce that supernumerary bit of production . That is , until now .

“ This is what you would call a quantum spring , ” Army researcher Arthur Cresce say in a printing press release . “ We ’ve run from encircle around a sure type of four V vigor for quite a while . All of a sudden a whole new class of batteries and electric potential are open to us . The door is open that was fill up before . ” This breakthrough comes after yr of inquiry by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory into how the various battery components interact with one another .

The research team found that the inclusion of a specific , proprietary ( and now patent ) additive bumps the battery yield from four volts to five — that ’s a 30 - pct increment and a huge softwood . As Cynthia Lundgren , tribal chief of the electrochemical branch at the USARL explained :

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There has never been a barrage , a single electric cell , that mesh at five volt . Through our understanding of that interface , we were able to design an additive that you tote up into the electrolyte that is somewhat of a sacrificial federal agent . It preferentially reacts with the electrode and forge a stable interface . Now the battery is capable to maneuver at five volts .

This engineering science could see quick use both on the battlefield and in your gadgets . The Army hopes this will extend to even more energy - dense technologies , freeing up precious pack space , while consumers should see unspoilt performance and longsighted animation from their electronics . The technology can even be applied to renewable energy storage , helping beat back twist and solar power espousal . [ US ArmyviaTreehugger ]

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