Scientists discover method for rapid charging Li-ion batteries

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/03/hamster-wheelcpu.jpg (http://www.physorg.com/news187554124.html)Huzzah! Yet another discovery for us to add to our ever-expanding list (http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/05/uber-nano-nanolasers-could-lead-to-faster-computers-reliable-in/) of "awesome things that'll never actually happen!" Ibrahim Abou Hamad and colleagues from Mississippi State University (http://hd.engadget.com/2008/07/06/mississippi-state-plans-biggest-hd-scoreboard-in-the-sec-this-fa/) have reportedly devised a method of charging batteries (http://engadget.com/tag/battery) that could hasten the process rather significantly, and better still, it could provide "an increase in battery power densities" as well. The only problem? Lithium-ion batteries have been disappointing tech users for years, and so long as Energizer and Duracell are calling the shots, we kind of doubt a lot will be done to improve the longevity of 'em. Skepticism aside, the new method involves some fancy black magic surrounding molecular dynamics simulations, and researchers have found a way to boost charging time by "simulating the intercalation of lithium ions into the battery's graphite anode." We know we just went way over your heads on a Friday afternoon, but if techobabble's your thing, all you can handle is right there in the Source link.Scientists discover method for rapid charging Li-ion batteries (http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/13/scientists-discover-method-for-rapid-charging-li-ion-batteries/) originally appeared on Engadget (http://www.engadget.com) on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 03:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).


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