It would not be wrong to say that the vegetation on the roads in the coming years will consist of electric vehicles. These cars, which have come to play a role in our lives for a more sustainable future, are already widespread around the world. However, customers may have some concerns about purchasing an electric vehicle. Battery life and charging speed the most prominent of these.

A recently published study on Science shows that a discovery has been made that could solve this problem. 2D and 3D materials The new capacitor developed has the potential to revolutionize the batteries of electric vehicles and other devices. Let’s just say that capacitors are critical in terms of energy storage and power in devices. Moreover, researchers have managed to develop them with an accidental discovery.

It can store energy for much longer periods of time.

New discoveries by scientistsheterostructuresThe system, developed using materials called “”, is used to replace the capacitors of the devices. Enables longer energy storage can recognize. The system could form the basis for extending battery life in many different areas, from cars to smartphones.

Batteries can store energy for a long time. However, charging and discharging also takes a long time. This is where capacitors come into play. They store electricity in an area that can be charged and discharged quickly, so you can quickly access power when needed. To give an example of smartphones, when power is needed for a short time, such as a camera flash, energy is drawn from capacitors. Most smartphones have hundreds of capacitors.

19 times more energy density

The new structure the researchers use reveals a difference between conductivity and non-conductivity. a physical and chemical balance It ensures that energy is saved more effectively. Used in capacitors in modern devices ferroelectric materialsdue to its properties, a significant amount cause energy loss They can be. This makes it difficult to store high energy. The research shows that this can be overcome by using new materials in ferroelectric capacitors. The researchers’ method consists of combining 2D and 3D materials in very thin layers.

The new capacitors managed to achieve an energy density of 191.7 joules per cubic centimeter, which is higher than the current ones. It has 19 times the density was seen. Its efficiency was found to be 90%. this too both charge faster and ensure longer battery life resources.

It is still too early to talk about large-scale application of the developed system. However, in the coming years there is the potential to extend the battery life of all the devices we use in our daily lives. We’ll see what will happen over time.