edit I am an idiot, who uploaded the image link as the URL. The original source should now be accessible

RMIT engineers say they’ve tripled the energy density of cheap, rechargeable, recyclable proton flow batteries, which can now challenge commercially available lithium-ion batteries for capacity with a specific energy density of 245 Wh/kg.

  • @lzbz@programming.dev
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    22 years ago

    This is a research paper, so it’s gonna be at least a couple of years until ot could be seen in products. However the battery uses hydrogen, it’s effectively an alternative to fuel cells, so the use case would be in vehicles rather than yout phone. That being said, hydrogen fuel infrastructure is almost non-existent right now.

    • @NeoNachtwaechter@lemmy.world
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      142 years ago

      the battery uses hydrogen, it’s effectively an alternative to fuel cells,

      No, and No.

      You want to read the article linked above.

    • QuasiMono
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      -62 years ago

      The battery uses dark matter, it’s effectively an alternative to nuclear fusion, so the use case would be in space stations rather than yout phazer set to stun.

    • @Ilikepornaddict@lemmynsfw.com
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      62 years ago

      You should definitely read the linked article. You’re right about it being for your car, not your phone, but seriously, read the article.

    • kspatlas
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      32 years ago

      And you basically have 2 options for hydrogen production: oil consuming and GG-emitting steam reformation, or energy intensive electrolysis of water, unless there’s another i don’t know

    • @notavote@lemmy.world
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      42 years ago

      Others downvote you and say “read the article”, but not giving arguments.

      I read the article and it is not clear what is the advantage… looks like less pressure is needed than other types of hidrogen cells, but there are no details.

      I agree with you, don’t hold your breath for this. All details would be in first sentence if there was any chance of this becoming reality.

      • @Transcendant@sopuli.xyzOP
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        12 years ago

        The advantages are, every part of the device can be easily recycled, and the parts to make the charge-holding portion of the battery are less damaging to acquire than in li-ion