We may finally have a breakthrough in battery technology to drastically improve the life-cycle and safety of lithium-ion batteries.
Researchers at Siemens, in a project funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, have developed a new kind of battery chemistry promising to eliminate both issues at the same time. In a published statement, Siemens says “it is now possible to create lithium-ion batteries that are very safe, even when they are overcharged, and that last for a much higher number of charge-discharge cycles (20,000).”
To accomplish this, the company uses novel lithium titanate anodes and lithium iron phosphate cathodes together in combination with new battery chemistry, the composition of which remains undisclosed.
(Score: 3, Funny) by Subsentient on Monday September 29 2014, @10:30AM
Didn't we just see the lightbulb cartels? It probably won't hit market because it's too big of an improvement. Would cut into battery manufacturers' profits.
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(Score: 4, Insightful) by iwoloschin on Monday September 29 2014, @11:06AM
Nah. It'll hit the market, in 5 to 10 years. Just like all amazing technology improvements.
(Score: 1) by BananaPhone on Monday September 29 2014, @03:19PM
"In a project funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy..."
Public funding, Private gains.
(Score: 2) by bob_super on Monday September 29 2014, @03:25PM
Which is fine if it's private German gains, aka public tax profits...