Issue 47/2012 - 3M introduces next-generation battery technology

3M introduces next-generation battery technology

Recently, 3M launched a breakthrough battery technology to quickly seize the global consumer electronics market
through its thinner, safer and more efficient performance.

The core of 3M's next-generation battery technology is to upgrade the core materials
.
In the battery technology launched this time, 3M uses silicone materials to develop battery anodes, making the battery capacity higher than twice that of traditional graphite powder batteries, effectively improving battery life
.
At the same time, compared to graphite powder, silicones are lighter and smaller, making batteries lighter
.
Another key point of this battery technology is that 3M has significantly reduced the cobalt content to 16% by changing the core material ratio of the battery, which improves the strength, efficiency and safety of the battery, and effectively reduces production costs
.

At present, 3M's battery technology for everyday electric vehicles is maturing
.
In addition to silicones as a new battery anode material technology, 3M has developed a non-soluble nanoscale coating process
for electric vehicle battery collectors.
This technology increases the conductivity and capacity performance of the current collector and reduces the battery size
.
Thermal management solutions for battery assembly using air, liquid, or phase-change materials as media can improve overall battery performance and extend the life
of electric vehicle batteries.
These battery technologies provide powerful engine power
for electric vehicles.
In addition, 3M's long-lasting battery technology can help utilities store renewable energy sources such as wind, electricity and solar energy, contributing to a low-carbon environment
.
(Song)