The physics of how ions flow in supercapacitors required an update.
Weiquan Lin/Moment via Getty Images
To model the inside of a supercapacitor, my team had to rework a common physics law that most high school students learn.
Bricks could do double duty as building materials and supercapacitors.
Big_Ryan/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images
Bricks turn out to be useful for storing electricity thanks to their porousness and red pigment.
Shutterstock
Plan to develop long-lasting supercapacitors would provide a faster, safer alternative to lithium batteries.