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¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ researchers are working to solve one of technology’s biggest puzzles: how to build next-generation batteries that could power a green revolution. 

Researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted in the brain to deliver drugs or treat conditions such as epilepsy.

¹ú¼ÊÃ×À¼¶ÔÕó¿ÆĪ spinout, has raised £29 million in investment capital to help it increase the production of its fast-charging, long-life battery material based on niobium.

The energy density of supercapacitors – battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes – can be improved by increasing the ‘messiness’ of their internal structure.

To mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science , two of our academics speak about their research careers and how they ended up using their STEM interests to tackle climate change.