Russian researchers improves battery efficiency with advanced nanocarbon material

Scientists at Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, a partner of TV BRICS, have reached a specific battery capacity of 540 milliampere-hours per gram of mass (mAh/g) using a newly developed nanocarbon (nC) material. The result significantly exceeds the typical performance of conventional graphite anodes, which generally do not surpass 372 mAh/g, reports the university's website.

The project is being implemented under the national "Priority 2030" programme, aimed at advancing domestic technologies in the field of advanced battery systems.

Since the beginning of the year, specialists have produced and tested more than 50 battery prototypes, experimenting with synthesis conditions and post-processing techniques.

According to the research team, the nC material is expected to form the basis of next-generation lithium-ion and post-lithium batteries. These systems are designed to offer enhanced durability, faster charging times, and improved reliability, making them suitable for applications in electric transport, portable electronics, and energy storage infrastructure.

A key advantage of the material lies in its combination of high endurance and rapid charging capability. Experimental results indicate that batteries incorporating nC anodes can withstand up to 5,000 charge cycles, with each cycle reaching full capacity in approximately 20 minutes.

Project Manager Aleksey Grunin stated that current work is focused on refining the proprietary arc synthesis method, scaling production beyond laboratory conditions, and improving electrochemical performance.