WATER-ACTIVATED BATTERIES

Research overview
We are studying a novel phenomenon of water splitting reaction stimulated by normal activated carbon powders. Based on this phenomenon, we have proposed some practical applications such as disposable water-activated paper-based batteries.

Other types of water-activated batteries are also studying.
Current research topics
1. Water-activated batteries based on activated carbon powders


(“A water-activated battery based on activated carbon,” DT Nguyen and K Taguchi, International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, IAES, 9(5), 4053–4059, 2019.) 

2. Developing high performance electrodes for conventional water-activated batteries