Researchers have created the world's first miniature, proof-of-concept quantum battery. If the technology can be replicated, it could transform the field of energy storage forever and open up new possibilities for lightweight, remote electrification, experts say.
The research team outlined their design for the quantum battery in a study published March 13 in the journal Light: Science & Applications. They say it can be used for long-term battery storage, as well as high-density battery applications such as heavy electric vehicles.
In the future, quantum batteries could charge far faster than traditional batteries, as well as demonstrate far higher energy density and durability, said James Hutchinson, co-author of the study and an associate professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Melbourne.
