The black goo, called Cambridge sludge, works just like a normal battery. The goo is a liquid suspension that has charged particles and flows like quicksand. There is a positive suspension on one side and a negative suspension on the other. A current is generated when the charge moves from one goo to another through a thin membrane.
It’s a unique technology that could be used in electric cars or other large batteries. Best of all, this MIT battery is cheaper than lithium-ion and can be recharged in a matter of minutes. All you have to do is pump out the depleted goo and replace it with some fresh goo. [MIT via Dvice]
Neimonster
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 12:59 PMI’ve heard about this type of thing before… I believe it was called “oil.”
Robert
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 1:31 PM+1 internet for you, sir.
Xheis
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 4:57 PMUmmm.. Whats the problem with that?
If they found a way to produce this goo cheaper than oil, runs more efficiently than the lithium-ion alternate. If its organic, than the depleted goo shouldn’t be a problem at all.
Travis
Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 1:20 PMWow another new battery tech ooooooh cool. I don’t care unless it’s shipping. I’ve heard so many new(er) versions of batteries but guess what nothing ships and nothing comes to light. Until it comes pre-installed in my PC or I can buy these amazing batteries from my woolworths don’t wanna hear it.
Tom
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 7:24 AMUnlike your batteries, these won’t be going into your vibrator.
Scott
Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 12:59 PMLOL, that made my day Tom !!
Scott
Friday, June 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM“The black goo, called Cambridge sludge”
Go read your source material again Kelly
The MIT dudes/ettes are a bit more witty than that.