The discussion centers around the degradation of rechargeable lithium batteries when left unused for extended periods compared to those that are regularly used, charged, and discharged. Participants explore the implications of battery chemistry and advancements in technology that may affect degradation rates.
Participants express differing views on the degradation of lithium batteries when unused, and while some reference articles that suggest advancements in battery technology, there is no consensus on the extent of degradation or the effectiveness of new technologies.
The discussion includes references to various articles and studies, but the assumptions and specific conditions under which battery degradation occurs are not fully explored or agreed upon.
Readers interested in battery technology, environmental impacts of battery production, and advancements in energy storage solutions may find this discussion relevant.
That is some interesting stuff, would be a real game changer! First thought came to my mind was https://evtol.com/news/oxis-lithium-sulfur-battery-bye-aerospace/jedishrfu said:A more recent article announces a change in how lithium battery chemistry works that can prevent battery degradation.
https://bigthink.com/the-future/lithium-sulfur-batteries/
Here's something that might be of interest from Battery University:kenny1999 said:If a rechargeable Lithium battery is new and not used for a few years, will it degrade much slower or as fast as the one that is regularly used, charged and discharged? What if I only start to use it after a few years for the first time, will the battery already degrade so badly