The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), in collaboration with research teams from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) andthe University of Melbourne, has developed the world's first proof-of-concept quantum battery capable of completing a full charge-store-discharge cycle. According to reports, unlikeconventional batteries that depend on chemical reactions, this prototype quantum battery is atiny layered organic device, functioning primarily through quantum superposition and interactions between electrons and light. It can be charged wirelessly using a laser. A further disruptive finding of the study is that quantum batteries charge faster as they get larger, indicating that such batteries could potentially outperform conventional energy storage technologiesin both charging speed and storage capacity in the future. Although a fully commercial quantum battery has not yet been achieved, the successful prototype represents a key step towardnext-generation disruptive energy storage solutions. Researchers noted that the team is currently focusing on extending the device's energy storage time to accelerate commercializa-tion. If realized, relevant products will fundamentally transform the way energy is stored andutilized-enabling applications such as ultra-fast charging for electric vehicles and wirelesscharging for electronic devices.
Source: RMIT
