Scientists at Flinders University in Australia have developed a new type of battery that can reportedly be fully charged in just three minutes. The battery can also be fully charged up to 60,000 times, potentially giving it a much longer lifespan than conventional batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike the lithium-ion batteries commonly used in smartphones today, the new battery uses zinc-iodine technology. Researchers say this technology could offer better safety and reduce the risk of fire associated with some conventional battery systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lithium-ion batteries gradually lose their performance after repeated charging and use. Heat generated during charging and operation can also contribute to battery degradation over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The researchers say the new zinc-iodine battery could potentially last for decades if its high charging cycle capacity is achieved in practical use. By comparison, smartphone batteries typically experience noticeable degradation after a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the technology is not yet ready for use in smartphones. Researchers are continuing to improve the battery before it can be commercially developed and used in everyday electronic devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If successfully developed for commercial use, the technology could make much faster charging and significantly longer-lasting batteries possible for smartphones and other electronic devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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