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Explosion-proof batteries could be coming to LG and Samsung phones within two years

By Cookie Monster - on 9 Jul 2017, 10:55am

Explosion-proof batteries could be coming to LG and Samsung phones within two years

Following the Samsung Galaxy Note7 battery saga last year, much attention has been focused on the internal quality and safety processes to prevent such incidents from happening again. Thanks to recent technological advances, there would be lower risks of smartphone batteries igniting or exploding.

The Korea Herald reports that LG Chem and Samsung SDI are able to produce solid-state batteries within the next two years. Solid-state batteries are touted as the next generation of batteries to replace existing lithium-ion batteries which are used in smartphones and electric cars.

“Our technological level to produce a solid-state battery for smartphones will be mature enough in one to two years. However, it depends on Samsung Electronics whether it will be used for phones,” the Samsung SDI executive told The Korea Herald on condition of anonymity. 

“As far as I know, the level of battery technology of our rival firm (LG Chem) is also similar to us,” he added. 

The new generation of batteries are safer as they are made of solid electrolytes; lithinum-ion batteries contain liquid electrolytes which have the risks of ignition or explosion when the liquid inside flows out and gets exposed to air or water outside. 

“Solid-state batteries are a realistic alternative to lithium-ion batteries in solving the chronic safety issue as the development has been relatively faster than other next-generation batteries over the last 10 years,” said Choi Jung-deok, an analyst at LG Economic Research Institute. 

As for automobiles, more time is needed to conduct stricter safety checks. The Samsung SDI source estimates that solid-state batteries could be used in automobiles in 2025. 

Source: The Korea Herald via SamMobile

Note: This article was first published on 1st July 2017.

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