# Carbon Nanotubes Store Triple the Energy of Lithium Batteries

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- Published: 2024-12-12T09:45:54-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image caption: Scanning electron microscope images show some carbon nanotube “ropes” subjected to different twist strains. Image credit: In-situ micrographs observed by Preety Ahuja. Article by University of Maryland Baltimore County. SciTechDaily – December 7, 2024. Research article: Nature Nanotechnology. Researchers have discovered that twisted carbon nanotubes can store triple the energy of lithium-ion batteries per unit mass, making them ideal for lightweight and safe energy storage applications like medical implants. […] Click here to view original web page at scitechdaily.com