Research in the United States shows that the use of asphalt can make lithium batteries charge 10 to 20 times faster.
Scientists at Rice University speed up charging time by using carbon extracted from viscous liquids to make a component of the battery.
During the test, the researchers said, batteries made of asphalt were fully charged in a few minutes.
They also found that the use of asphalt can prevent the formation of deposits that can shorten the life of the battery.
"The capacity of these batteries is huge," said Professor James Tours, head of the lab that developed the batteries.
"It's also worth noting that we can change them from zero charging to full charging in five minutes, rather than the two hours or more that other batteries usually take," he added . ".
In order to make the battery, the Rice team used the carbon in the asphalt, which was mixed with graphene nanobels and then coated with lithium metal.
Professor tours said that the manufacturing process behind this new method is simpler than the early technology it developed for rapid manufacturing
Charge the battery
The Rice team put the prototype battery into use through hundreds of charging and discharging cycles to ensure technical stability.
The test also shows that the battery is unlikely to be affected by the building
The structure, known as "lithium Crystal", can gradually spread by means of devices that limit its life.
Details of the study are published in the science journal ACS Nano.
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Although some analysts were skeptical about the statement, they began charging the battery in 2018.
Tesla, Qualcomm and many other companies are also working on ways to accelerate charging.
Ben Wood of CCS Insight Consulting has expressed some doubts about rice research.
He said: "We have seen so many such statements that I have learned from experience that I am very cautious about them . " Physics often hinders the speed at which the battery is charged, he added.
He also said that because people now keep their phones longer, they may not like the technology that forces them to change their phones in advance, or have them pay to replace their batteries.
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The Lint tech news site is more optimistic about the study.
"As our demand for batteries grows stronger and stronger, making sure the battery is charging faster is the focus of everyone's attention," he said . ".
"A lot of the things we do technically are limited by the battery power, but imagine if we could fill the phone or computer with oil like filling the car with fuel, what will be achieved.