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[-] Epp@lemmus.org 3 points 1 day ago

Can this technology be used to retrofit existing devices with batteries of higher energy-density, such as phones, laptops, and mobile game consoles? Or is it really only feasible/worthwhile for large capacity usage?

[-] JustEnoughDucks@feddit.nl 4 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Not limited to large capacity, but to low-density applications where size isn't critical. Also anywhere that very cold weather is likely

So no wearables, phones, etc... But more stationary applications.

But solar mesh nodes (home or agricultural/industrial), off-grid pumps, power banks (camping style), home solar storage, lead acid car battery replacements, weather stations, electric toothbrushes, lights/lanterns, light tools like laser levels, toys and RC cars/boats, etc... Things that traditionally used alkaline batteries (often recently switching to Lithium for recharging) are often good applications.

[-] AngryPancake@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 day ago

Good Lithium-ion batteries have around 350 Wh/kg, so if you retrofit your devices, you'd be cutting out almost half the capacity, so at the moment it's not feasible yet.

Once the form factor is there and the loading voltage is the same (or the charging circuit can be replaced), I don't see why it shouldn't work

[-] Robin@lemmy.world 6 points 1 day ago

For high energy density lithium ion is still king.

[-] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 4 hours ago

At room temperature 25C. In colder environments, lithium is shit.

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