Michael Vu Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 So NOVA just had a new episode about the search for the next generation battery, and in it they talked to a professor who made a new Lithium battery that uses a solid plastic polymer as its electrolyte. As a result, its impossible for the battery to catch on fire even after being pierced with a screwdriver and cut up. On top of this, the plastic physically stops any dendrite formation so he is able to use lithium metal as a negative electrode which has a much higher capacity than lithium ion. And the cost is "cheap" too according to the professor. http://www.necn.com/news/business/Is-This-the-Battery-of-the-Future-413100673.html?t=51 The entire NOVA program is here with his segment at the 30:30 minute mark. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/super-battery.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That is brilliant! I love these sorts of documentaries and sciency shows. I just wish they could bring the tech to market faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APGSDL Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Really interesting, we desperately need a leap forward in battery technology. It will change the future in more ways than we can guess at. Shame in that video that all the batteries being punctured weren't actually lithium ion batteries, but lithium polymer though. From my knowledge and experience, lithium ion batteries and cells are much harder to ignite. I've tried to get a fully charge lithium cell to go pop but failed. Done plenty of lithium polymer batteries though and the results can be quite 'exciting!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 The also showed the salt battery made in my state, for solar power, sadly same price as nickel iron! Can't afford a 12 pack(stack)...$14000...each stack should only be used 100 wh 20 h rate.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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