Imagine never worrying about your phone battery dying mid-scroll or your smartwatch giving up during a workout. 🏃♂️⚡ Chinese scientists just brought us one step closer to that future with a flexible solid-state battery that survives 20,000 bends – yes, you read that right!
A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences cracked the code on long-standing battery issues like high resistance and sluggish ion movement. Their secret? A polymer material with sulfur chains and ethoxy groups – think of it as molecular LEGO blocks that optimize energy flow. 🧪🔬
Published in Advanced Materials, this innovation boosts energy density by 86% while maintaining safety. 💡 Perfect for bendable gadgets, electric vehicles, and even medical wearables!
"This design bridges the gap between lab research and real-world applications," the team shared. With global EV sales projected to hit $1.6 trillion by 2030, this tech could supercharge the green energy revolution. 🌱🚗
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cgtn.com