Nokia promises to double the autonomy of smartphones with its new nanotube battery. This is exciting news from the perspective of the arrival of 5G which promises very energy-intensive applications. But Nokia's innovation will not come for years ...
So the 5G is about to break, smartphones must adapt to support the power needs of this next generation network. Nokia Bell Labs and Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER) have developed a new battery technology that could double the autonomy of phones without weighing them down.
Researchers have filed a patent to protect their invention and move towards commercialization. "By compressing more energy into a smaller space, this new battery technology will have a profound impact on 5G and the networked world," promises Paul King, one of the key project leaders for Nokia Bell Labs. The technology in question uses components and designs similar to those currently used, which should place its cost in the same areas. It is based on carbon nanotubes that form a denser network of electrodes inside the battery to drive more electricity with less resistance. According to the scientific article published by Nature Energythis increases the amount of energy that can be stored in a given battery volume.
But do not expect this type of battery to arrive soon. There are still a number of obstacles to overcome in terms of design and especially industrialization. Eric Mangan, spokesman for Nokia, it takes a few more years before considering marketing.
This new technology could also benefit renewable energy networks. According to a Wood Mackenzie study released in February, energy storage in 100% renewable systems will likely be 25 times higher than in current systems. The need for efficient, fast and compact energy storage is even more imperative in the face of these challenges, says the study.
Nokia promises to double the autonomy of smartphones with its new nanotube battery |
So the 5G is about to break, smartphones must adapt to support the power needs of this next generation network. Nokia Bell Labs and Advanced Materials and BioEngineering Research (AMBER) have developed a new battery technology that could double the autonomy of phones without weighing them down.
Researchers have filed a patent to protect their invention and move towards commercialization. "By compressing more energy into a smaller space, this new battery technology will have a profound impact on 5G and the networked world," promises Paul King, one of the key project leaders for Nokia Bell Labs. The technology in question uses components and designs similar to those currently used, which should place its cost in the same areas. It is based on carbon nanotubes that form a denser network of electrodes inside the battery to drive more electricity with less resistance. According to the scientific article published by Nature Energythis increases the amount of energy that can be stored in a given battery volume.
But do not expect this type of battery to arrive soon. There are still a number of obstacles to overcome in terms of design and especially industrialization. Eric Mangan, spokesman for Nokia, it takes a few more years before considering marketing.
This new technology could also benefit renewable energy networks. According to a Wood Mackenzie study released in February, energy storage in 100% renewable systems will likely be 25 times higher than in current systems. The need for efficient, fast and compact energy storage is even more imperative in the face of these challenges, says the study.
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