Ian Ward, a Researcher Professor of Physics in the University of Leeds, has teamed up scientists to come up with a polymer gel with which to improve the current multiple chambers in the lithium-ion batteries of our mobile gadgets like smartphones.
This gel takes place of the liquid electrolytes which are now used in the battery cells, making their construction much simpler and way more flexible, eventually allowing them to bend in shape around the gadget served with energy. The Samsung Galaxy Skin concept just got one step closer to fruition. Moreover, these "jelly" batteries can be made at a fifth of the regular cost - too good to be true readily applies here, but we have to take the wait and see approach.
Professor Ward's polymer gel battery
The researchers have also patented the production process for the polymer gel, where it can be pressed with speeds of up to 33 feet (10 meters) per minute, creating a conductive material that is nanometers thin.
The technology has been licensed to an US company, called Polystor, with the goal to commercialize it for the next generation of batteries. On top of that, it is also way safer than current juicers, which sometimes burn up in flames, forcing manufacturers to recall big batches of their gadgets for repair.
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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