Graphene is a revolutionary new technology that enables more powerful, longer lasting batteries to be produced that have a recharge capability of up to 10 times faster than current rechargeable batteries. Besides a fast recharge, battery life itself has also been extended. With all our modern electronics that is dependent on batteries, this sustainability factor is a huge plus. Graphene batteries are available on the market now and have been proven to be far superior to regular Ni-cad or Lithium-ion batteries. Although a bit pricier than most batteries, the extended lifespan of graphene batteries makes it well worth the investment.

Not only cell phones, computers, etc. will benefit from using graphene batteries. The electric car industry has been hampered by the excessive weight of the batteries presently in use, as well as long charging times and a very limited range of approximately 50 miles. Graphene batteries are extremely lightweight and could reduce the charging time from an average of five hours down to less than a half hour. It is rumored that Tesla is working on developing graphene batteries for electric cars with a sustainability of 500 miles before requiring a charge. Several other companies are also involved in this research, making the future of electric cars look very bright. Any responsible business can see the benefits of using these environment friendly batteries.

Environment friendly graphene is quite simply an ultra-thin layer of pure carbon, one of the most abundant elements known to mankind. It is the second most abundant element in the human body, after oxygen! One of the thinnest, lightest, and strongest compounds ever discovered, the possibilities of graphene use in all aspects of our lives is endless. Responsible business owners are excited about working with the scientific community in researching and developing even better environment friendly products using graphene.

There is some question about exactly when graphene was first discovered and by whom, but it has only been in very recent years that serious research has begun to uncover the myriad of uses of graphene. Batteries are only the first step and will more than likely be constantly improved upon and be with us far into the future.