You might not realize it, but much of our everyday life as we know it depends on the future of batteries. From juicing up youriPhoneorlaptopto powering your commute, batteries and charging devices give us the ability to enjoy the conveniences and joys of modern life - chances are, you’re reading this article on a battery-powered device.

We take the humble battery for granted and trust that our spare pack of AAAs will always be in the kitchen drawer, ready for use, and our Lightning cables waiting on the bedside table. But what if that wasn’t the case?