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Scientists Have Figured Out How To Store Electricity In 'paper' by Atom57(m): 3:39pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Scientists in Sweden have developed what they call
"power paper" – a thin, paper-like material with a
remarkable capacity to store energy.
Just one sheet of the material measuring 15
centimetres in diameter and less than 0.5 millimetre
thick can store 1 farad of electrical capacitance,
which is about the same as many supercapacitors
used in electric devices today.
The material, which is made from nanocellulose and
a conductive polymer, can be used then recharged,
lasting for hundreds of charge cycles. And best of all,
it only takes a few seconds to power up again.
"Thin films that function as capacitors have existed
for some time," said Xavier Crispin, a researcher
from Linköping University's Laboratory of Organic
Electronics. "What we have done is to produce the
material in three dimensions. We can produce thick
sheets."
The researchers' material looks like black paper, but
to the touch, has a more plasticky feel. Nonetheless,
it exhibits other paper-like qualities too, such as
strength, as demonstrated by its ability to be folded
into origami shapes (the researchers apparently
amused themselves by making an origami swan!).
The team created the sheets by breaking down
cellulose fibres using high-pressure water. These
fibres measure just 20 nanometres in diameter, and
are added to a water solution containing an
electrically charged polymer. The polymer then
forms a thin coating over the fibres.
"The covered fibres are in tangles, where the liquid in
the spaces between them functions as an
electrolyte," said one of the team, Jesper Edberg. The
full process is described in Advanced Science.
The material, which the researchers claim sets new
records for simultaneous conductivity for ions and
electrons, could have a significant impact on how we
store charge in small devices, and with further
research might even be able to serve higher-capacity
power needs.
Unlike the batteries and capacitors we currently use –
which use large amounts of metal and often contain
toxic chemicals – the power paper is made from
simple materials: renewable cellulose and readily
available polymer.
According to the researchers, the paper is light,
requires no dangerous chemicals or heavy metals,
and is waterproof to boot. The one challenge is
developing an industrial process to manufacture it on
a large scale.
Like regular pulp paper, the material has to be
dehydrated to make the sheeting. If the team can
solve this puzzle, possibly with the help of
commercial partners, power paper could be
something we see a lot more of in the future. |
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Re: Scientists Have Figured Out How To Store Electricity In 'paper' by youngice124(m): 3:44pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
Re: Scientists Have Figured Out How To Store Electricity In 'paper' by Atom57(m): 3:54pm On Dec 06, 2015 |
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