Why Your Next Power Bank Should Have Graphene
As battery technology advances, powering your devices on the go will become faster and easier. Using a graphene power bank reduces charging time, allowing you to charge phones, tablets and laptops in half the time. Imagine putting your headphones on charge for a few minutes during lunch and then being able to use them for the rest of the day without any problems. That’s what graphene has to offer.
Graphene is a super material
Graphene is a substance created by spreading carbon ions as thin as possible, creating a hexagonal arrangement of atoms in a single layer so thin that it is almost two-dimensional. It has superconductivity of both electricity and heat, which increases its charging and discharging rates and operating temperature range. The power bank, made from graphene, can charge about three times faster than its closest competitor and then discharge, charging your devices three times faster.
Graphene extends the life of your power bank
Because graphene batteries can be charged three times more often than conventional lithium-ion batteries, a graphene power bank will last longer than its traditional counterparts. You can fully charge your devices up to approximately 1,500 times with a graphene battery, so you can rest assured that your graphene power bank will always be there. This aspect of graphene power supplies also makes them more environmentally friendly since you won’t have to replace them as often.
Graphene batteries are safer
Because graphene conducts heat so well, batteries made from it tend to run cooler than lithium-ion batteries. This prevents overheating and prevents the battery from exploding if something goes wrong. Although there is always the possibility of an accident, graphene batteries significantly reduce the risk of overheating.
Where to find graphene power banks
Because graphene is still a relatively rare material, the availability of graphene power supplies is limited. You can find real graphene power banks right now from Panasonic (currently $229.99) and UZE (currently $249). As the technology becomes more widespread, graphene power banks will likely become easier to find.
Graphene power banks are more expensive
Because graphene is relatively rare and not widely produced, graphene power supplies are also rare and more expensive. The process for making graphene has not yet been established, so mass production is still a long way off. You can find them for around $220-$320; Beware of the cheaper ones – they most likely are not true graphene batteries.
Beware of fakes
Since graphene is considered a desirable component in power banks, there are many batteries that will be found in the search for premium batteries that are not the real thing. Be suspicious if you find a “graphene” battery at a significant discount if the product description does not explicitly state that the power supply contains graphene, or if there are words that sound similar to graphene in the name but not in the specifications. If you’re unsure, you can always message the manufacturer asking for clarification, in which case you should be suspicious of evasive responses.
What to pay attention to in the future
As the graphene production process gets better and smarter, you’re likely to see graphene batteries in applications ranging from electric vehicles to spaceflight. As technology advances, power banks and whole-home power backup systems will likely make more use of graphene in their batteries.