Batteries have certainly come a long way, wherein better technology and improved design have significantly contributed to their storage and safety. The safety aspect is very important; however, the righteous use of the batteries must be understood well to avoid adverse outcomes. In a wide range of industries worldwide, be it the automobile industry, the telecom industry or the space and defence industry, optimization of battery safety is vital for successful operational functioning. In a consistently evolving era of clean energy, the utilization of power storage has replaced conventional technologies based on fossil fuels, especially in the automobile and transportation industry. This highlights the importance of safety and security in batteries and a better storage capacity that makes battery technology indispensable. With every passing day, novel technology is being introduced and developed that strives to improve the batteries’ safety.
Why is graphene material safe?
The material used for developing electrodes, i.e., cathode and anode, is the major safety factor. This is because, in a battery, the cathodes and anodes are responsible for conductivity. The material used to develop and further integrate the battery ultimately decides its safety. Particularly, the incorporation of mitigation technology and the use of graphene instead of conventional materials like lithium, backed by the latest technology, is transforming battery technology. Graphene is an allotrope of carbon, wherein the arrangement is a honeycomb-like latticed structure. This design and layout of the carbon atoms in graphene material allow it to conduct a high quantity of electricity in the form of electric current. Graphene batteries also offer high heat conductivity that makes them a safer option for use industry-wide. These graphene batteries can be used in the e-vehicle industry for energy storage, smartphones, and other components of the space, transport, and telecom industry.
Safety of batteries-An important factor for industry-wide usage
In terms of electronic devices such as the smartphones, bursting of phones or other electronic devices is often a matter of concern for the consumers and poses a safety risk in terms of its use. With the advent of graphene batteries, the risk associated with safety has considerably reduced due to positive safety outcomes. Conventional batteries like Lithium-ion batteries are not designed to conduct extensively high electricity and heat and are also highly resistant. These properties negatively impact the quality and longevity of the battery. Lithium-ion batteries tend to overheat, overcharge and ultimately puncture, which is the causative factor for the imbalance of chemicals in the traditional batteries. Batteries made with graphene material do not overheat or overcharge and therefore are free from chemical imbalances resulting in a potential fire.
Conclusion
C6 Energy’s batteries made of graphene material, even in its few-layer composite form, are highly stable, stronger, and flexible, ultimately making it highly resilient to issues observed in the conventional batteries that have been in use. The safety and efficiency that graphene batteries offer also indicate the need to incorporate these batteries in a wider range of industries and their products for better results and performance outcomes.