Breakthrough in Supercapacitor Research Promises Rapid Charging for Electronics and EVs

CU Boulder scientists discover new ion movement dynamics, potentially revolutionizing energy storage efficiency.

Researchers found that ions move differently in complex pore networks compared to previous models.
The study modifies Kirchhoff's law, which has governed electrical current flow since 1845.
Supercapacitors could enable laptops to charge in a minute and EVs in 10 minutes.
Improved energy storage systems could benefit power grids by managing demand fluctuations more effectively.
The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.