Technology advancements are revolutionizing every industry, and the energy sector is no exception to this, as necessitated by the growing energy demands. Due to this, active research in the energy space has been a consistent theme, especially in battery technology, as innovative battery solutions are the way to move ahead. The limited solutions for producing and storing energy have restricted breakthroughs within the energy space, including the smartphone, electric vehicle and solar power industry. The common challenge for all of these industries being the lack of availability of batteries that can corroborate any quantum leaps in the workings of solar panels, laptops, drones, electric vehicles and more.
Lithium-ion batteries have been the default choice for the longest time, despite harbouring issues like higher purchase costs, safety hazards due to overheating and lower ease of recyclability. However, the era of domination of Lithium-ion batteries might see its fall sooner or later due to the tough competition Graphene batteries are posing to it.
What are Graphene batteries
Graphene batteries are the product of an emerging technology that counters the various drawbacks of the usual Lithium-ion batteries. Graphene, an allotrope of Carbon, lies at the heart of this technology. The uniqueness of Graphene is attributed to its honey-comb like structure wherein the Carbon atoms are tightly bound to form a two-dimensional lattice. This composition allows it to have interesting properties like high electrical and heat conductivity, finding its relevance in propelling battery technology with its unique features. The primary difference between Graphene batteries and the standard Lithium-ion batteries is the composition of electrodes; as in the former, the anode or cathode is a hybrid of metallic material and Graphene.
Why are Graphene batteries the future
Graphene batteries are the face of the new age of batteries, rightly so, owing to the benefits they offer compared to their predecessors. With the ability to hold the charge longer, Graphene batteries present convenient advantages like improved lifespan and faster cycle times. The most impressive point that sets Graphene batteries in the league of their own is the enhanced capabilities they showcase in breaking through the limitations of Lithium-ion batteries. Whether it be the charging time or high heat conductance, Graphene batteries are particularly useful in navigating challenges like overheating, more E-waste, slow charging and more.
- Even for cramped devices like smartphones, Graphene batteries hold equal potential as a fast-charging solution that manufacturers and consumers can both look forward to. Since they are lighter and slimmer, they automatically become a popular contender for smaller devices also.
- Graphene batteries can store up to 1000 Wh/Kg of energy compared to Lithium-ion cells, which only have the capacity to store energy up to 180 Wh/Kg.
- Despite being considered safe typically, Lithium-ion batteries run the risk of overcharging, chemical imbalances and overheating with the potential of causing a fire. In contrast, Graphene batteries are scientifically more stable, resilient and stronger against these issues.
Thus, overall, it won’t be an overstatement that Graphene batteries, with their low weight, longer lifespan, greater storage capacity and faster charging time, are leading the energy sector towards massive transformations.
Conclusion
C6 Energy offers an efficient solution for energy production and storage through our patented Graphene technology. Our Green initiative, which involves converting agricultural waste into speciality Carbon and other valuable by-products, is shaping a new and sustainable way to approach cell manufacturing. We are making inexpensive, high-powered, and long-lasting Graphene batteries accessible to the energy sector to support their growth, while ensuring the preservation of the environment through our efforts.
