Researchers at the University of Adelaide believe they have discovered super-absorption, which could lead to the production of quantum batteries for vehicles. Currently, most electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries, as is the case in the Zero.
The future of batteries would be in the midst of a revolution with completely new technology. In fact, quantum batteries could solve many of the problems that, in one way or another, still hold back mass electrification. According to studies conducted by the University of Adelaide, these batteries even overturn the concept of current lithium-ion batteries. This new discovery is a key step in the charging speed of this next-generation technology: the bigger they are, the faster they will charge. The principle is that of super-absorption.
Dr. James Q. Quach, Ramsay Fellow in the School of Physical Sciences and the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) of theUniversity of Adelaide, summarized the situation: “Quantum batteries, which use the principles of quantum mechanics to improve their capacity, require less charging time as they grow larger. »
“The active layer of the microcavity contains organic semiconductor materials that store energy. The super-absorbing effect of quantum batteries relies on the idea that all molecules act collectively through a property known as quantum superposition. »
“As the size of the microcavity increases and the number of molecules increases, the charging time decreases. »
The concept of super-absorption supports this theory, and the application of the technology can boost the development of the electric vehicle industry if adopted by manufacturers in the future. Cars and motorcycles equipped with electric batteries would not need to wait long hours at a charging station if quantum batteries become a reality. We are obviously in an experimental phase, but the next step is to create a working quantum battery.
