Power of I Nanobattery at UC Irvine

What if a battery lasted forever Could it power a car Could it power your home Could it power change At the University of California, Irvine, were counting on it. UCI chemistry student Mya Le Thai has developed a technology that could potentially help a battery hold unlimited charges. While experimenting in the lab, she made a remarkable discovery that will have a huge impact on future energy consumption. By coating the gold nanowires in a thin gel, the filaments of the capacitor retain their properties under hundreds of thousands of charges. Call it a hunch. Call it a happy accident. We call it the Power of I. When youre given the opportunity to explore and follow your convictions, when dedication and inspiration cross paths, amazing things will happen. More at: