A discovery by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder could lead to a major breakthrough.
American researchers, led by Ankur Gupta, have developed a new model that could lead to significant advances in charging and energy transfer rates for supercapacitors. This development could be particularly important in the spread of electric cars, as it could allow them to be fully charged in as little as 10 minutes, which could also play a role in the fight against global warming.
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder focused on how ions move in the porous structure of supercapacitors. The new model describes the flow of electrolyte in these intricate pore networks, which is crucial for faster charging and more efficient energy transfer.
During the research, Kirchhoff’s law, which has been describing electric current since 1845, was modified its flowand found that the movement of ions at the pore intersections differs from what is traditionally described.
This breakthrough can affect not only the energy storage of vehicles and electronic devices, but also the efficiency of electrical networks. Energy needs to be efficiently stored in networks to avoid wastage in times of low demand and to quickly ensure supply in times of high demand.
Source: www.pcwplus.hu
