A new lithium-ion battery breakthrough could lead to cells that deliver more power for longer — they might be useful for everything from EVs to gaming laptops to robots to drones
Researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology have developed a method to enhance lithium-ion battery performance by adding graphitic carbon nitride to the cathode. This innovation allows for thicker cathodes that maintain high power delivery, resulting in a 166% increase in capacity during high-rate discharge. The technology could improve the performance of electric vehicles, gaming laptops, and other devices that require sustained high-power output.
- ▪KRICT researchers added graphitic carbon nitride to the cathode of lithium-ion batteries to improve energy release.
- ▪The modification resulted in a 166% increase in capacity during high-rate discharge and up to a 2.85 times increase in power density.
- ▪The breakthrough addresses the issue where thicker cathodes typically hinder lithium ion movement and reduce energy delivery.
- ▪Potential applications include electric vehicles, home energy storage, gaming laptops, robots, and drones.
- ▪The technology is currently in an early stage of development but shows promise for more sustainable battery solutions.
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Tech A new lithium-ion battery breakthrough could lead to cells that deliver more power for longer — they might be useful for everything from EVs to gaming laptops to robots to drones News By David Nield Published 21 September 2026 Faster energy release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / KRICT) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Another next-gen battery upgrade has been reportedZinc-iodine batteries are now more stableThe tech promises a more sustainable lithium-ion replacementWith so many modern-day devices dependent on…
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