Revolutionizing Flexible Electronics: BGI Unveils Groundbreaking Lithium-Ion Battery Technology

In a pioneering stride towards the next generation of portable and wearable devices, BGI's Flexible Energy Project Team has announced the development of an innovative lithium-ion battery that sets new benchmarks in energy density, power, and durability. This breakthrough technology leverages ultra-thin, ultra-light, and exceptionally flexible graphene membranes as current collectors—replacing traditional metal counterparts—and introduces a gel polymer electrolyte modified with GO (graphene oxide) for enhanced performance.

The newly developed flexible lithium-ion batteries not only boast superior energy and power density but have also demonstrated remarkable resilience and safety standards. Tested under extreme conditions, including a rigorous 100,000 bending cycles at a radius of 1cm, these batteries maintain a capacity retention rate of over 99%. Their safety and integrity remain uncompromised, evidenced by their endurance through puncture, cutting, compression, and even washing tests, all while meeting the highest safety benchmarks.

This cutting-edge research, published in the prestigious journal Advanced Energy Materials (Impact Factor: 25.245), under the title "Highly-Safe and Ultra-Stable All-Flexible Gel Polymer Lithium Ion Batteries Aiming for Scalable Applications" (DOI: 10.1002/aenm.201904281), has been distinguished as the Inside Front Cover article. The study lays a solid experimental and theoretical foundation for the scalable manufacturing and application of flexible lithium-ion batteries in the future. It heralds a new era for their potential integration into a myriad of portable, card-type electronic products and wearable devices, promising to revolutionize the landscape of flexible electronics with its innovative approach to battery design and functionality.

BGI is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of flexible electronics, and this latest advancement is a testament to our dedication to innovation, safety, and the pursuit of excellence. Stay tuned for future updates as we continue to lead the charge in the development of technologies that power your life on the go.