Flint says its paper battery is lighter and cheaper to conventional lithium-ion batteries. It can power everyday electronics and biodegrade in just six weeks when buried in soil.
Jan 13, 2024
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Researchers at a Singapore-based firm have invented a biodegradable paper battery, which they claim, can revolutionise the way the world uses and stores energy!
As per Flint, it has developed the world’s most sustainable battery, which is capable of addressing the significant environmental challenges of current energy storage systems through the use of renewable materials that can biodegrade in just six weeks when buried in soil.
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Terming it as a ‘revolutionary’ water-based, rechargeable battery technology, developed from the ground up with sustainability at its core, Flint says its paper battery offers a comparable lifespan to conventional lithium-ion batteries, while also being lighter, cheaper and versatile enough to power everyday electronics.
It works by using a ring of hydrogel within a piece of paper that serves as an electrolyte and a separator, with its design aimed at integrating with existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes.
Flint CEO and co-founder Carlo Charles said, “Our batteries are engineered to excel where traditional technologies fall short, and we believe they will transform industries that demand superior safety, sustainability and flexibility. We’re not just offering a sustainable option; we’re offering a better, safer and more affordable alternative to unsustainable batteries.”
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The Singapore-based deep-tech startup recently raised USD 2 million in seed funding to accelerate the commercialization of its sustainable energy storage solutions, especially the paper battery.
