- Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami has recently been granted a new patent in China for his method of rapidly charging lithium batteries, particularly for electric vehicles.
- Tests carried out in Singapore, where the researcher is based, demonstrated exceptional performance, with full charge times of up to 15 minutes, or even 5 minutes in some cases.
Moroccan scientist Rachid Yazami has recently been granted a new patent in China for his method of rapidly charging lithium batteries, particularly for electric vehicles.
“Proud to share that after Japan last February, it’s now China’s turn to grant us a patent for the fast battery charging method, particularly for future electric cars,” Yazami posted on his Facebook page.
Titled “Adaptive charging protocol for fast battery charging and fast charging system implementing this protocol”, the patent rewards the technology developed by Yazami, dubbed “Non-Linear Voltage”, which considerably reduces the charging time of lithium batteries.
Tests carried out in Singapore, where the researcher is based, demonstrated exceptional performance, with full charge times of up to 15 minutes, or even 5 minutes in some cases.
This innovation comes against a backdrop of renewable energy promotion in Morocco, marked in particular by the $1.3 billion investment agreement signed by the Sino-European electric vehicle battery group Gotion High-Tech and the Moroccan government to build a gigafactory in Kénitra.
Rachid Yazami has more than 200 inventions and 250 scientific publications to his credit.
Furthermore, the renowned Moroccan scientist and inventor Rachid Yazami was also honoured for his scientific achievements, particularly his pioneering work on lithium-ion batteries, at the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2024) held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
The IGCF, held from September 4-5 under the theme “Agile Governments: Innovative Communication,” brought together over 250 speakers to discuss the key opportunities and challenges facing governments and populations in the 21st century.
Its wide range of panels discussed topics from information warfare and the talent-driven economy to the digital future and the impact of innovative communication on governments’ ability to achieve broad development goals.
In a statement to the Moroccan News Agency (MAP), Yazami described this tribute as a source of pride and honour for Morocco and a “recognition of my invention of the lithium battery that I made when I was 26 years old.”
Yazami’s invention of the graphite anode has had a profound impact on the development and proliferation of lithium-ion batteries. “In 2019, 10 billion batteries were produced worldwide. Ninety-eight per cent used the anode. Every cell phone, electric car, and storage has my anode,” he noted in an interview with The Register.