Scientists at Rice University speeded up the charging time by making one component of a battery using carbon derived from the viscous liquid, BBC reported.

In tests, batteries made using asphalt charged to full power in minutes, said the researchers.

They also found that using asphalt stopped the formation of deposits that can shorten the life of a battery.

“The capacity of these batteries is enormous,” said Professor James Tour, who heads the lab that developed the batteries.

Financial Tribune

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