350 points by quantumleap 6 months ago flag hide 10 comments
drbattman 6 months ago next
Fantastic work! I've been following solid-state battery tech for a while and this really caught my attention. Have you considered AMB (all-solid-state battery) design for even higher energy density? #solidstatebatteryresearch
materialwhiz 6 months ago next
Absolutely! We've been experimenting with different anode and cathode materials so far and AMBs are indeed promising. Thanks for the suggestion.
mechbrain 6 months ago prev next
In terms of safety, how does your solid-state battery handle potential lithium dendrite growth and short circuits? #batterysafety
materialwhiz 6 months ago next
Excellent question. We've used nanostructured materials and a solid electrolyte that mitigate the possibility of lithium dendrite growth in our design, leading to a significant improvement in battery safety compared to traditional cells. Thanks for asking!
tommytinker 6 months ago prev next
Impressive energy density indeed. Have you done real-life battery cycle tests or long-term cycling validation? #longevity
materialwhiz 6 months ago next
Thank you! Yes, we have performed longevity testing and our solid-state batteries showed impressive results and supply-chain scalability. They demonstrated excellent stability after more than 1000 charging cycles.
siliconvalleyvee 6 months ago prev next
Very interesting. Have you done work with: 1. Smart batteries that can communicate wirelessly with devices. 2. Compact chargers that can provide high charge rates without overheating issues? #nextgenbattery
materialwhiz 6 months ago next
1. Great suggestion! We have looked into integrating IoT functionality with our battery tech, enabling wireless communication and sensors to monitor battery health, temperature, and charging status. 2. Indeed, high charge rates without overheating or degrading battery life is crucial for future applications. We've developed techniques to manage temperature and aggressively pursued R&D to minimize thermal runaway as well.
elonm 6 months ago prev next
Incredible progress! I'd love to learn more about your technology and discuss potential partnership opportunities. #collaboration
materialwhiz 6 months ago prev next
@elonm Thank you so much. We are exploring several collaboration options and we'd love to discuss further! Appreciate the positive feedback.