Graphite and water could be used for energy storage systems

Scientists at Monash University could create a new energy storage system by combining two ordinary materials such as water and graphite. This new energy system will perform on same level with lithium ion batteries. The new batteries will charge your everyday devices in few seconds as well as have nearly long lasting lifespan. Scientists have been working with graphene which is created by the break down of graphite. Graphene is the best electricity conductor and has very high surface area so it is good for energy storage applications.

Graphene cannot be used everywhere as it changes into graphite when stacked together. Scientists found the solution to keep graphene sheets separate by adding water. When graphene is kept moist in a gel form it gives repulsive forces among the sheets and prevents re-stacking. This new energy storage system can be used to make electric vehicles and hybrids more attractive compared to fossil fuel cars. It can be also used for reliable and cost-effective energy storage systems, high-speed, biomedical devices, water purification membranes and sensors.