MIT researchers have developed a concrete that stores electricity, with recent improvements making it 10 times more powerful than earlier versions. This special concrete, called electron-conducting carbon concrete (ec³), combines cement with ultra-fine carbon black nanoparticles and electrolytes to create a material that both supports structures and stores energy. The technology could transform everyday structures like walls, sidewalks, and bridges into giant batteries, according to MIT’s recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). “A key to the sustainability of concrete is the development of ‘multifunctional concrete,’ which integrates functionalities like this energy storage, self-healing, … Continue reading MIT’s Concrete Battery Is 10X Stronger; Shrinks Home Storage Needs from 45m³ to Just 5m³