Researchers have created a battery that through two liquids generates power and cools the chips. In the future it could prevent overheating
An area that is producing interesting results is that of batteries. The goal of the various hi-tech companies is to create smaller and smaller batteries, quicker to recharge, with eco-sustainable materials and above all long lasting.
Researchers at IBM, in collaboration with the ETH University of Zurich, have succeeded in developing a battery that has a peculiarity: it is able not only to provide energy but also to cool a chip. The system developed by the scientists also has another benefit: it consumes less heat than it generates. Engine of the mechanism are liquid electrolytes, already used in redox flow batteries. Another feature, which distinguishes the work of the researchers from other rechargeable batteries, is the size of the system created: small, but nevertheless capable of powering a chip.
How the battery was made
A truly revolutionary invention that could open up new scenarios. The technique works by combining two liquids, capable of powering and cooling a circuit simultaneously. Scientists have reportedly made the small battery by 3D printing a system of micro channels capable of generating 1.4 watts per square centimeter. The liquids inside produce energy and dissipate heat, thus lowering the risk of a circuit overheating.
The Benefits of the Future
As you can easily guess, the benefits are many. Se la tecnologia – ancora in fase di sperimentazione – sarà mai commercializzata, in futuro potremmo avere dei dispositivi con batterie più piccole, in grado di produrre energia e soprattutto di dissipare il calore. Potrebbero essere utilizzate nei sistemi a energia solare, oppure in dispositivi laser dove è necessario abbassare le temperature dei chip. Al momento, però, l’invenzione non è ancora utilizzabile: gli scienziati devono prima portare la batteria a generare più energia.
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