Lithium ion batteries are widely used in modern electronics and electric cars due to their high energy density and long cycle life. However, there are increasing safety concerns after reports of the devices catching on fire due the battery failure. Nanotech Energy is developing a number of non-flammable electrolyte systems with improved safety features while also enhancing the power density of the battery.

Nanotech Energy has developed groundbreaking energy storage technology that has the high capacity of a battery and the power performance of supercapacitors in one device.

This was made possible by carefully addressing the device chemistry and combining active materials with electrolytes that operate at high voltages. Nanotech Generation V batteries feature aqueous alkaline electrolytes and are assembled in the air without the need for expensive ‘dry rooms’ required for building today’s lithium-ion batteries, which promises ten times reduction in production cost. Furthermore, these hybrid batteries can store charge comparable to a traditional lithium-ion battery, yet they can be recharged in just a few minutes compared to hours for conventional batteries.

In addition, the device combines very low ESR of less than 5 milliohms (18650 form factor) and essentially unlimited charge/discharge cycles. With their remarkable performance, Generation V will ultimately offer novel opportunities in powering the next generation of portable electronics.