Indian-Origin Researcher Discovers Method To Charge Laptops And Phones In 1 Min, EVs In 10 Mins

In the modern age of science and technology, we spend the majority of our time charging our electric equipment. But what if we told you that you can now charge your dead laptop or smartphone in a matter of minutes? So, the technology is here. Recently, an Indian-origin researcher developed a unique solution for charging a laptop and phone in one minute.?

Furthermore, using the same method, you can charge your electric automobile in just 10 minutes. Let us see what this technology is.

Who is this Indian-origin researcher?

Ankur Gupta is an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering | Image: YouTube

Ankur Gupta, an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder in the United States, found this breakthrough technology with his team of researchers.?

What did he discover??

The professor found a faster way of charging devices | Image: Canva

In a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers described how tiny charged particles known as ions flow through a complicated network of miniscule pores.?

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Gupta, an assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, believes the breakthrough could pave the way for the development of more efficient energy storage devices like supercapacitors.

The professor said, "Given the critical role of energy in the future of the planet, I felt inspired to apply my chemical engineering knowledge to advancing energy storage devices. It felt like the topic was somewhat unexplored and, as such, the perfect opportunity."

How does it work??

This discovery is applicable not only to the storage of energy in automobiles and electronic gadgets but also to power grids | Image: Canva

Gupta stated that numerous chemical engineering approaches are used to investigate flow in porous materials such as oil reservoirs and water filtering, but they have not been completely utilized in some energy storage systems.

According to the study, this discovery is applicable not only to the storage of energy in automobiles and electronic gadgets but also to power grids, where variable energy demand necessitates efficient storage to avoid waste during low-demand periods and to ensure speedy supply during high-demand cycles.

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