Graphene is the thinnest material known, only one atom thick. According to Graphene-info, it is 200 times stronger than steel (very resistant).
Produced for the first time in 2004, from graphite, graphene has unique properties that could make it the main material for batteries of the future.
In theory, the higher thermal conductivity of a graphene battery would allow it to be charged 5 times faster than current batteries and perform 5 times more charge cycles. It is the “miracle material” for the cars of tomorrow.
In 2021, the Chinese car brand GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Corporation) presented the very first vehicle, equipped with a graphene battery, which can be recharged to 80% in just 8 minutes. A feat!
Telecommunications are also part of the game, Samsung, Panasonic, Xiaomi and Huawei are already working on new phone models, equipped with graphene batteries. The full charging time of future smartphones could thus drop below 5 minutes.
Graphene battery demand will affect all industrial sectors, from robotics to aerospace to solar energy. This new generation of battery will bring us into a new energy era.
According to Allied Market Research, the global graphene market could reach $875 million by 2027, with an average annual growth rate of +40.2%.
It's a race against time that many companies around the world have decided to embark on!
