Researchers charge batteries three times faster with incredible new tech

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http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/HASF3P9k2AYaLpIMpBp3_w--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9NzU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_US/News/BGR_News/iphone-4-back-open-battery110217191606.jpg (http://news.yahoo.com/researchers-charge-batteries-three-times-faster-incredible-tech-182845302.html)Researchers from the University of Tokyo in cooperation with the University of Kyoto and Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science are studying a new technology that would significantly improve charging times for Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, which could then be applied to various products including electric vehicles as well as-smartphones and tablets. Specifically, the researchers are exploring a new electrolyte that could be used in future Li-ion batteries. The substance apparently “exhibits both very high reactivity and degradation resistance,” VR-Zone writes, “both properties that could potentially boost the overall performance of current Li-ion batteries.” The new substance would be four times more concentrated than solvents used in current Li-ion batteries, but more reactive. Such batteries would be able to charge faster



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