I'm somewhat less skeptical. There have indeed been quite a few "breakthrough" battery concepts over the past decade or so, which have never materialized commercially. But this one has something. Or things, I should say.
First, the chemistry is pretty much pre-lithium-sounding; almost a hybrid of alkaline and nickel-type chemistries. The safety and reliability of these types is pretty darn good. Second, if I've understood correctly, the potential gains in power and energy-density derive not so much from the chemistry, but from the structure of the battery itself. So, really, the safety issue sounds like a red herring, and the primary concern is to find a way to make these things in volume. Which leads to my final point, which is that this is a design which sounds as though it would be the perfect poster child for showcasing the potential of 3D printing. Put all these things together, and I think you'll find no shortage of venture capitalists looking to get behind it. _______________________________________________ Sustainablelorgbiofuel mailing list Sustainablelorgbiofuel@lists.sustainablelists.org http://lists.eruditium.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/sustainablelorgbiofuel
