Smartphone battery 10 times longer than fruit

Scientists at Stanford University have discovered the miracle of pomegranate fruit in maintaining high-tech connectivity for humans.

Specifically, they have found a way to extend the life of lithium-ion batteries by using silicon that maintains each charge. The problem with silicon is that during charging, the material is prone to bulging and bursting, as well as reacting to electrodes inside the battery core and damaging the circuit board.

However, the usefulness of silicon for charging is undeniable, as they can store 10 times more power than conventional lithium batteries. Therefore, the question is how to put silicon inside the battery core without blistering.

The way the carbon nanotube is arranged with the inner nano fiber is inspired by the pomegranate

To find the answer, Stanford scientists have studied the distribution of seeds within the pomegranate . To prevent swelling, the silicon nanowires will be covered by carbon nanotubes , allowing them to swell to a certain extent. These carbon oocytes are arranged like pomegranate cells so that electricity remains in place, but silicon wires are still protected.

Initial trials have yielded encouraging results. Professor Yi Cui said that after 1000 recharges, the pomegranate-inspired anode tubes operated at 97% capacity.

Of course there are still some challenges that researchers need to address before the technology can step out of the lab, but it has taken people very close to using silicon anode inside a phone battery, a tablet, or an electric car. The 97% capacity is ideal for commercial production, said Professor Yi Cui.

If this technology becomes a reality, your phone will be able to operate 10 times longer than it is today.