Posted on 03/02/2017 9:47:41 PM PST by PreciousLiberty
A team of engineers led by 94-year-old John Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and co-inventor of the lithium-ion battery, has developed the first all-solid-state battery cells that could lead to safer, faster-charging, longer-lasting rechargeable batteries for handheld mobile devices, electric cars and stationary energy storage.
Goodenough’s latest breakthrough, completed with Cockrell School senior research fellow Maria Helena Braga, is a low-cost all-solid-state battery that is noncombustible and has a long cycle life (battery life) with a high volumetric energy density and fast rates of charge and discharge. The engineers describe their new technology in a recent paper published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science.
“Cost, safety, energy density, rates of charge and discharge and cycle life are critical for battery-driven cars to be more widely adopted. We believe our discovery solves many of the problems that are inherent in today’s batteries,” Goodenough said.
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The use of an alkali-metal anode (lithium, sodium or potassium) — which isn’t possible with conventional batteries — increases the energy density of a cathode and delivers a long cycle life. In experiments, the researchers’ cells have demonstrated more than 1,200 cycles with low cell resistance.
Additionally, because the solid-glass electrolytes can operate, or have high conductivity, at -20 degrees Celsius, this type of battery in a car could perform well in subzero degree weather. This is the first all-solid-state battery cell that can operate under 60 degree Celsius.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.utexas.edu ...
That pretty well runs the table of desirable characteristics for a next generation battery.
Before you dismiss this as "just more advanced battery hype", the inventor co-invented the lithium ion battery.
Only in libtard’s pipe dream will batteries ever be “lasting”. But keep on pipe dreaming.
“Only in libtard’s pipe dream will batteries ever be “lasting”. But keep on pipe dreaming.”
Right, because batteries have never improved...
The last few generations have seen the old saw “There is nothing new under the Sun” disproved in spades. Betting against technological progress has been a fool’s errand.
You should also reflect on the fact that technology has no political persuasion.
“Hope it puts the Elon musketeer out of business.”
I doubt that will happen, but he may have to pivot what he’s producing with the Gigafactory. His investment in lithium may not pan out too well either in the long run...
“His investment in lithium may not pan out too well either in the long run”
Well....given the way democrats have been melting down into mental cases it appears there is an emerging market.
“Well....given the way democrats have been melting down into mental cases it appears there is an emerging market.”
Ha! You may have a point there...
I’ve been hearing about these technological discoveries for years. But I never see them enter the marketplace. I’m still waiting for the 100 mpg carburetor I read about 50 years ago.
Compared to microprocessors, batteries are not nearly good enough. Much of my current daily attention is focussed on keeping devices and aux battery packs charged. ABC - “Always be charging!”
Can I drive at 75 mph for 4 hours with the headlights, whipers, AC and radio blasting. Recharge in 15 minutes and head out for another 4 hours?
94 years old and the guy is still productive. Very cool...
Sure hope this pans out. Sounds like a very promising discovery.
How many very promising discoveries have I heard of in my lifetime that never came to fruition? MANY!
Sounds like they’ve been testing and things look good.
Can’t wait. Man, if these worked well in cars, fast charge, and long distance... wow.
How about removing all gubmint subsidies for these economic terrorist ventures and watch how fast these schemes evaporate. Bernie Maddoff doesn’t hold a candle to these eco terrorists.
This should be Pruitt’s first responsibility. Defund and prosecute.
LOL, mine worked...
...in my dreams.
Yep. It sounds like this development is a long way from commercial viability, if ever. And they don’t mention a downside. There’s always a downside.
"Electronics Weekly has requested further information."
I bet they did, soon to be followed by the rest of the world.
“Can I drive at 75 mph for 4 hours with the headlights, whipers, AC and radio blasting. Recharge in 15 minutes and head out for another 4 hours?”
So, the current (no pun intended) Teslas have about 300 mile range. If this tech pans out that would extend to 900 mile range. Perhaps under the circumstances you describe it might be only 700 mile range - I suggest in most cases that would allow overnight charging...
Even if not you could probably get enough charge to finish for the day in a fairly short time I would think.
Can’t catch on fire? I call BS.
Wow, 94 years old and still at it. I thought that only happened in Congress.
“Can’t catch on fire? I call BS.”
Read up on it, then post your technical analysis. I’ll be looking forward to it! heh
You make no sense.
Why wouldn’t Musk adopt this technology? He would gladly jump on it.
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