Batteries of the Future

Have you ever wondered what will batteries be like in the future? We discuss some likely possibilities here.

01

Solid electrolyte batteries

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Solid electrolyte batteries

These will serve as the power source for permanent artificial kidneys.

The battery materials will contain no moisture so can cope with extreme temperature changes.

These will serve as the power source for permanent artificial kidneys.

The battery materials will contain no moisture so can cope with extreme temperature changes.

02

Bio-batteries

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Bio-batteries

These batteries will generate electricity from glucose in the blood, so will be useful to the healthcare field.

These batteries will generate electricity from glucose in the blood, so will be useful to the healthcare field.

03

Seawater batteries

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Seawater batteries

These batteries will generate electricity from seawater, so will serve as a clean and economical source of energy.

These batteries will generate electricity from seawater, so will serve as a clean and economical source of energy.

04

Paper batteries

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Paper batteries

These batteries will be as thin as paper and able to be reshaped freely.

These batteries will be as thin as paper and able to be reshaped freely.

05

Temperature batteries

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Temperature batteries

Changes temperature generate electricity, so this can be used to recharge the batteries. They could be used all year around.

Changes temperature generate electricity, so this can be used to recharge the batteries. They could be used all year around.

06

Ultramicroscopic batteries

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Ultramicroscopic batteries

Their extremely small sizes mean they could be used in any small devices across a wide range of fields.

Their extremely small sizes mean they could be used in any small devices across a wide range of fields.

07

Plastic batteries

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Plastic batteries

Plastic itself can serve as a battery, so it wouldn’t need a case and there would be no restrictions on shape.

Plastic itself can serve as a battery, so it wouldn’t need a case and there would be no restrictions on shape.

08

25-year batteries

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25-year batteries

Emergency power sources which can be used when needed, even after 25 years.

Emergency power sources which can be used when needed, even after 25 years.

09

Clothing batteries

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Clothing batteries

The actual clothing would work as a solar cell, making this battery both convenient and eco-friendly.

The actual clothing would work as a solar cell, making this battery both convenient and eco-friendly.