Polymer researcher leading the charge to improve battery life

(University of Akron) It's a never-ending story most of us have: batteries to our cellphones, laptops and cameras are drained, and we swore we just charged them. Dr. Yu Zhu, assistant professor of polymer science, is heading an Ohio statewide project to develop advanced materials that will improve a battery's cyclability and increase battery storage density. Any application powered through electric batteries -- whether phones, cars, or computers -- stands to benefit greatly from the technology.