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Briefing
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- Dual-Purpose Battery – Researchers at ETH Zurich and IBM Research Zurich have made tiny flow battery that can provide power and cooling at same time
- Flow Battery Definition – Uses two liquid electrolytes pumped into battery cell from outside to form electrochemical reaction that power devices
- Record Power Produced – Provides 1.4 watts of power per square centimeter, reaching new record for its size of 1.5 millimeters (0.15 centimeters)
- Efficient Electrolyte Flow – 3D printing enabled development of polymer channel system that allows for more efficient flow of electrolytes into electrode
- Integrated Design – Stacks of computer chips can be built with batteries inserted in each layer to provide optimal computing and cooling requirements
- Limitations – Requires further optimization and improvement with aid from industry partners as battery cannot produce enough electricity to power chips yet
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Accelerator
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Sector
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Information Technology
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Organization
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ETH Zurich, IBM Research Inc.
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Source
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Original Publication Date
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March 14, 2017
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