3D Printed Graphene Batteries and Supercapacitors on their way

[Brian_Krassenstein]

Researchers in the UK at the Manchester Metropolitan University and led by Craig Banks are working on a way to 3D print graphene batteries and super capacitors. In doing so they feel that they could greatly increase the energy capacity of such batteries while also making them more reliable. The research project has a 3 and a half year time frame and is backed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council to the tune of 500,000 pounds. More details on their plans to 3D print graphene batteries can be found here: http://3dprint.com/86702/3d-printed-graphene-battery


Below is a picture of Banks holding one of his creations:

[Mjolinor]

This will be hte next great breakthrough in technology. Graphene has needed this since it was first discovered.