Tag Archives: Nature Communications

Megawatt Zinc-air batteries to power wind over fossil fuels?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

An advanced zinc-air battery could lead to a low-cost alternative to conventional lithium-ion technology. Credit:Stanford University A zinc-air battery developed by researchers and Stanford University may provide an economical alternative to lithium-ion batteries for use in renewable energy plants. When adopted … Continue reading →

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A Breakthrough In Energy Storage: Graphene Micro Supercapacitors

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Ritesh Pothan

Imagine plugging in your smartphone for thirty seconds and then continuing the rest of your day with a fully charged phone. Then imagine plugging in your electric vehicle for less time than it takes to fill up a standard gas tank … Continue reading →

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