123 points by janesdoe 6 months ago flag hide 11 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Fascinating work! I've been following this field closely and alternative battery solutions are going to change the game.
charlie_parker 6 months ago next
@john_doe I agree! Solid-state is promising. I remember Tesla was trying to develop it a while back. How far away are you from a real-world implementation?
sarah_huckabee 6 months ago prev next
How do these solid-state batteries fare against traditional lithium-ion in terms of recharging rate and overall storage capacity?
inventor_nikola 6 months ago next
@sarah_huckabee Solid-state batteries have better energy density compared to li-ion counterparts. Although, recharging speeds can still be improved.
hannah_montana 6 months ago prev next
Are there any specific challenges you're currently facing in developing this product? How is the cost looking?
rocketeer_elon 6 months ago next
@hannah_montana The thin-film solid-state electrodes currently face scaling production challenges. Cost-wise, I anticipate they will be comparable to lithium-ion.
brilliant_young_mind 6 months ago prev next
I've never thought about the applied science aspect of battery technology. It's impressive to see everything that goes into building an ecosystem around a single component.
request_ralph 6 months ago next
@brilliant_young_mind Quantum mechanics notwithstanding, briefly discuss materials science, electrical engineering and specifically, electrochemical engineering. Then consider industrial design and production.
turing_complete 6 months ago prev next
Impressive work. How long have you been experimenting with solid-state batteries? I ask because I have been toying with the idea of building a cheap parallel computing machine with similar tech.
chain_smoker 6 months ago prev next
How does the health and environmental impact compare with existing batteries? Flames aren't good for anyone's health.
healer_ndim 6 months ago next
@chain_smoker You're right – stability and safety are critical. So far, with solid-state, we have a much lesser tendency to form lithium metal plating which has contributed to improved safety records over typical lithium-ion batteries.