I have one laptop computer. I use it at work and at home. My back is killing me from carrying it back and forth. Why does it weigh so much? It’s mostly the battery that weighs me down.
That’s why I’m delighted to learn about a new discovery for what is being nicknamed “jelly” batteries. I know, they don’t sound very reliable or beneficial. Well as it turns out they should make the heavy lithium batteries in our computers a thing of the past. Hopefully soon because not only is my computer too heavy but I fear it may burst into flames any minute because of the heat the lithium battery produces.
The quick science lesson about “jelly batteries”: The jelly is a novel material derived from a new polymer gel that is thinner and lighter and more stable than the liquid electrolyte technology used in a majority of lithium batteries in laptop computers and smart phones. That reminds me I need a new battery for my cell phone. When the new polymer gel batteries become available, our cell phone batteries will last longer also.
Here’s a link to a Q&A with the Leeds research team about this new discovery. Oh, by the way, they are less expensive to produce than the current lithium batteries.
I hope they hurry before my back gives out or my computer ignites!
COOL! Not only is it sci-fi-ish, if you are in a plane crash and you have some peanut butter and bread, you won't have to resort to canibalism!
Posted by: k | Sep 14, 2011 at 04:18 PM