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Metrolizer Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:2,015 Points:2,205,905 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 11:57:52 AM Ignore Metrolizer Report Abuse Ordinarily, the anodes in lithium-ion batteries are made from graphite. When the battery is being charged, lithium ions move onto the anode from the cathode – the larger the amount of ions that can be held on the anode, the more energy the battery can store. Once the battery is in use, the ions create an electric circuit as they move back to the cathode, discharging electrons in the process. ... Norton and his colleagues are now in the process of building and testing batteries using their new anode. They have filed patents on the technology, and hope to have it commercialized within a year. Batteries incorporating the tin anode should be no different in shape or size than traditional batteries, so compatibility with devices shouldn’t be a problem. Visit WSU via gizmag for full article

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Ordinarily, the anodes in lithium-ion batteries are made from graphite. When the battery is being charged, lithium ions move onto the anode from the cathode – the larger the amount of ions that can be held on the anode, the more energy the battery can store. Once the battery is in use, the ions create an electric circuit as they move back to the cathode, discharging electrons in the process.

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Norton and his colleagues are now in the process of building and testing batteries using their new anode. They have filed patents on the technology, and hope to have it commercialized within a year. Batteries incorporating the tin anode should be no different in shape or size than traditional batteries, so compatibility with devices shouldn’t be a problem.
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335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,371 Points:757,095 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2012 6:30:03 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Let's see how it works out of the lab setting.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,340 Points:1,240,400 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 11:39:19 AM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse Great, we need better batteries.
remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,953 Points:2,114,690 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 8:38:00 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Amazing ... what can be done!
kitty1750 Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,199 Points:470,675 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 7, 2012 12:57:24 AM Ignore kitty1750 Report Abuse Interesting article.
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Dphillips720 Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,400 Points:530,125 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 8:02:37 PM Ignore Dphillips720 Report Abuse F-I-R-E NUFF SAID
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ToolinIt Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,803 Points:884,570 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 6:55:31 PM Ignore ToolinIt Report Abuse Simple ideas such as this usually escape the higher echelon engineers. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a technician that thought of this.
truvoice1 Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,273 Points:471,540 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 6:49:02 PM Ignore truvoice1 Report Abuse This technology, if applied to electric vehicles, in theory could increase the range from approximately 35 miles to over 100 miles! That alone would be a major enticement for commuters to consider electric vehicles. I hope that the creators are successful and make themselves a lot of money! American ingenuity at its finest!
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Venzadriver Champion Author Florida Posts:1,325 Points:360,115 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 6:28:35 PM Ignore Venzadriver Report Abuse Interesting that they used this 'electronic spider web' that plagues aerospace vehicles' electronics for something good.
scottriedel Sophomore Author Tennessee Posts:202 Points:357,080 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 6:10:22 PM Ignore scottriedel Report Abuse Would like to see it.
kag2010 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:5,244 Points:1,017,810 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 5:40:01 PM Ignore kag2010 Report Abuse just so they don't cost four times as much!
lesndave Champion Author Texas Posts:3,027 Points:699,205 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 4:44:00 PM Ignore lesndave Report Abuse interesting
HorizonChaser Champion Author Montgomery Posts:1,968 Points:453,635 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 3:59:24 PM Ignore HorizonChaser Report Abuse Ah! Something actually interesting on here. And it's good news, too.
farmboyTN Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,253 Points:446,930 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 3:51:12 PM Ignore farmboyTN Report Abuse OK
batloverNM Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:3,938 Points:1,393,365 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 3:23:59 PM Ignore batloverNM Report Abuse Tin cans aren't made of tin.
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OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,706 Points:1,689,930 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 2:48:14 PM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse just so they don't cost four times as much! China will make them soon.
ktyson13 Champion Author Maryland Posts:1,541 Points:395,275 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 2:45:07 PM Ignore ktyson13 Report Abuse This is good news.
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,805 Points:640,100 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 2:42:37 PM Ignore bston Report Abuse We use batteries more than ever, so we can only hope to see technology improve upon lifespan of its use.
tnfran Champion Author Arizona Posts:4,368 Points:840,240 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 2:22:26 PM Ignore tnfran Report Abuse More advanced technology. Good.
sciotosix Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,734 Points:663,950 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 2:19:50 PM Ignore sciotosix Report Abuse Good News. Hope it works.
voyagerkim All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:620 Points:171,185 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 2:12:40 PM Ignore voyagerkim Report Abuse Interesting! - Hope it works!
deputydog082 Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,771 Points:657,435 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 1:50:36 PM Ignore deputydog082 Report Abuse great advancement for batteries if it proves viable
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amoshins Champion Author Trenton Posts:2,185 Points:639,595 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 1:24:48 PM Ignore amoshins Report Abuse Looks cool but not sure this can be commercially viable
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,721 Points:3,106,070 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 12:54:38 PM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Sounds like good news ....but then we've heard a lot of such things & nothing comes out of it!!!
crep1291 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,576 Points:480,635 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 12:51:37 PM Ignore crep1291 Report Abuse Good news. Keep them coming.
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