The next generation of batteries

<br><div><div><p>Diego Holanda Pereira de Souza, The next generation of batteries</p></div><div><p>Winner – Curtin University VYT local competition (2021)</p><p><br></p><p>Transcript:</p><div><p>The replacement of fossil fuels as energy sources is extremely necessary. The sun and wind are sources of renewable energy, but sometimes we don’t have a sunny or windy weather. We need to develop batteries that can store the energy from green sources to use it when they are not available. </p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p>My research aims to develop the next generation of batteries. </p></div><div><p> </p></div><div><p>Current generation batteries require a liquid that is flammable, can leak, may be volatile in hot weather and can degrade over time. What I do is to work on a new all-solid material that will replace this liquid. These new materials will increase safety, energy storage capacity, durability and will enable the fabrication of smaller, lighter and cheaper batteries. Solid-state batteries will bring energy to remote areas, better quality of life for people and lead the way into a green future. <br></p></div><p> </p></div></div>