Nokia Bell Labs’ research in conjunction with Amber claims a remarkable phone battery breakthrough. They say they have cracked the code for extending battery performance in lithium-ion and lithium-polymer phone batteries. This holds promise for more recharge cycles and longer lifespans. Is this another interesting experiment, or have they actually achieved something?
Nokia’s Remarkable Phone Battery Breakthrough
Nokia says it “offers 2.5 times the battery life in the same volume as the current market-leading super-slim battery”. Moreover, it also “doubles the energy a battery can carry without changing the weight.” This is a critical requirement for IoT networks, robotics, electric vehicles and drones.
Hence Nokia’s remarkable phone battery breakthrough provides “critical attributes for 5G networks, and renewable energy grids”. As well as the consumer and industrial internet of things too. WCCF Tech wonders whether the new technology has solved lithium battery overheating and aging issues without changing smartphone aesthetics or appearance.
Unfortunately Nokia is Understandably Thin on Details
There are few lines to read between in Nokia’s announcement. It says “by packing more energy into a smaller space, this new technology will have a profound impact on 5G”. And the entire networked world will benefit where conventional power may not be available for network equipment.
When it adds “or where emergency backup battery systems are essential to keep systems running” its greater goal becomes clearer. Could it be Nokia is aiming at grid scale storage? The prospect of 2.5 times battery life in the same volume could provide the kick start renewables need to finally soar.
Moreover the Research Team’s Credibility is Impressive
Nokia Bell Labs is a world-renowned industrial research center working through Amber. Moreover, Science Foundation Ireland hosts Amber in association with Trinity Center for Bio Engineering, University College Cork, and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. Hence this remarkable phone battery breakthrough seems far from being a marketing flash in the pan.
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