Interesting battery news

[Thrasher]

While digging for more info on something i ran across several cool articles worth sharing about batteries, li tech, and related discoveries showing whats happening and the directions things are moving and asst other goodies.

Legal battles between li-ion battery wholesalers and manufacturers – 18650 Battery Bro | Let's Spark a Revolution


The story of the invention that could revolutionize batteries—and maybe American manufacturing as well - Quartz


The man who brought us the lithium-ion battery at the age of 57 has an idea for a new one at 92 - Quartz



www.economist.com/news/technology-quarterly/21651928-lithium-ion-battery-steadily-improving-new-research-aims-turbocharge


Crain's Detroit Business : Subscription Center

 

[Mooch]

Interesting! Thanks for posting that @Thrasher.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

Good reads, thanks!

 

[Mooch]

I really liked the Goodenough article. Some very interesting history there.
Not too sure about his lithium or sodium metal anode idea though. It will probably perform spectacularly, but testing it could be...umm...exciting.

 

[Froth]

I love reading stuff like that, great article!

 

[Thrasher]

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Researchers Have Finally Figured Out How to Stop Lithium Batteries from Spontaneously Combusting | Smart News | Smithsonian

Was going to post about tesla's new
Factory in reno but the news is pouring out on that one.

If you dont know, tesla is building a $500 billion, yes with a B, battery plant in reno called the gigafactory.

1000's of new jobs, state of the art assistance from panasonic, and the place is massive. Already the effects on the local economy are taking root and its not even open yet.

Elon musk is a true pioneer.

Google gigafactory if interested.

 

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Researchers Have Finally Figured Out How to Stop Lithium Batteries from Spontaneously Combusting | Smart News | Smithsonian

Was going to post about tesla's new
Factory in reno but the news is pouring out on that one.

If you dont know, tesla is building a $500 billion, yes with a B, battery plant in reno called the gigafactory.

1000's of new jobs, state of the art assistance from panasonic, and the place is massive. Already the effects on the local economy are taking root and its not even open yet.

Elon musk is a true pioneer.

Google gigafactory if interested.

NOw this is What has me excited for the future! This is leaps and bounds forward from anything else around and I'm with the company, it could literally change the world and how we view power needs and consumption.
NOw if we can just get a 18650 with a bit more storage (mah)

 

[proteckt3d]

Also want to say nice background research to the OP. Also liked the article on Mr Goodenough, first time I come across this last name too Wish him good luck in achieving his goals; I like the diversity in energy storage research such as the flow battery explained in the economist.

 

[WillyZee]

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Researchers Have Finally Figured Out How to Stop Lithium Batteries from Spontaneously Combusting | Smart News | Smithsonian

Was going to post about tesla's new
Factory in reno but the news is pouring out on that one.

If you dont know, tesla is building a $500 billion, yes with a B, battery plant in reno called the gigafactory.

1000's of new jobs, state of the art assistance from panasonic, and the place is massive. Already the effects on the local economy are taking root and its not even open yet.

Elon musk is a true pioneer.

Google gigafactory if interested.

Tesla Gigafactory: Drone Flyover Shows How Huge It Really Is

Thanks for the thread Trasher

 

[Thrasher]

That factory is huge., we need more rich people like musk. Using their vast wealth to advance industries and ultimately the lives of everyone.


Now, if apple would just do the same thing.....




Kinda busy lately but I think instead of going huh thats cool and closing the page, ill keep adding posts as I run into them.

 

[Thrasher]

Stuff like this-


Samsung claims it can double Li-ion battery life using graphene - General - News - HEXUS.net



Didnt someone wish for more mah?


Super Battery Technology by BioSolar and UCSB to Transform Li-ion - The Green Optimistic



" recent AEM developments to study lithium-ion batteries will be highlighted, and the implementation of these techniques will be described using representative examples demonstrating how advanced microscopy methods can significantly promote the fundamental understanding of battery materials."
NPG Asia Materials - Advanced analytical electron microscopy for lithium-ion batteries

 

[Thrasher]

Tesla announces 5-year lithium ion research deal with Dalhousie - Nova Scotia - CBC News

 

[retired1]

Smartphone batteries with twice the life may arrive in 2017

A type of lithium battery that could make gasoline-powered cars obsolete is on track to be commercialized, according to MIT News. The "lithium metal" batteries, developed by MIT spin-off SolidEnergy, can reportedly pack the same energy as a standard lithium-ion cell in half the size. "Or, we can make a battery the same size as a lithium ion battery, but now it will last twice as long," says SolidEnergy CEO Qichao Hu.

Interesting. Double the life with a fraction of the risk? I like the idea. Especially if they can pull off the manufacturing process.

 

[transcab]

Great share here...thanks

 

[DaveP]

Replacing fossil fuels with rechargeable battery power looks like a valid solution to the fossil fuel supply that's running out. Transition must occur to maintain quality of life and clean air. We are just way too dependent on mobile power to ditch gasoline and diesel without a workable solution.

I look for a future solution where power plants shrink to a size that will power localized charging stations that charge batteries for point of need power. That's where nuclear could handle the load with a minimum of power plants.

Now, if Tesla's ideas could work and do that wirelessly we'd be all set up for electric cars that charge while we drive.

 

[LilWhiteClouder]

I was interestd in newer battery tech and found this article that probably lists most of what is posted here, but has some additions. Not vaping related per say but interesting advancements!!

Future batteries, coming soon: charge in seconds, last months and power over the air - Pocket-lint

The Plant charger is pretty nifty.