Physicist John Goodenough, who became a maker of lithium-ion batteries, announced the opening of a new breakthrough technology. It will allow you to triple the battery capacity and increase the number of charge cycles. Technology in the future will replace lithium-ion batteries, the statement of the inventor.
Today, the Gudenaa for 94 years, however, he lost clarity of mind and is ready to surprise the world. The research team under his leadership have developed a solid-state battery that uses a solid glass electrolyte is liquid in standard batteries.
In modern lithium-ion batteries use liquid electrolyte that transports lithium ions between the anode and the cathode. If the power supply to charge too quickly, in a liquid electrolyte formed of lithium processes, which can cause a short circuit and ignition of the battery.
Based glass solid electrolyte battery supports fast charging and is not prone to fire.
As the anode used here is alkali metals (e.g. lithium, sodium or potassium) that increase the capacity of the battery and prevent the formation of dendrites. These metal threads are a big problem of lithium-ion batteries, as they reduce their effectiveness and can cause fire.
The Goodenough awarded the Nobel prize for the creation of a lithium-ion battery.
