The safety and performance of lithium-ion batteries could be significantly improved thanks to a new process that allows the production of large graphene current collectors. The breakthrough has been achieved by a team of Welsh-Chinese researchers.
As the aviation industry inches closer to the widespread adoption of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, the evolution of battery technology and materials science emerges as a pivotal factor in determining their operational viability. These advancements not only promise to revolutionize the aviation sector but also hold the potential to substantially reduce the running costs associated with eVTOLs