(Web Desk) - Samsung has unveiled a small-sized solid-state battery for wearable devices, touted as the world’s first. Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly developed the device after three years of research and development.
The company claims that the new battery will boast the energy density of 200Wh/L, which is higher than lithium-ion batteries.
Media reports suggest that the South Korean tech firm has successfully created a prototype of this ultra-small solid-state battery.
Currently, the battery is undergoing testing with select customers, and if things go as planned, the company will begin mass production by 2026.
Samsung has unveiled a small-sized solid-state battery for wearable devices, touted as the world’s first. Samsung Electro-Mechanics reportedly developed the device after three years of research and development.
The company claims that the new battery will boast the energy density of 200Wh/L, which is higher than lithium-ion batteries.
Media reports suggest that the South Korean tech firm has successfully created a prototype of this ultra-small solid-state battery.
Currently, the battery is undergoing testing with select customers, and if things go as planned, the company will begin mass production by 2026.
Reports suggest that these batteries will likely be first fitted in Galaxy Watch. The new battery, claimed to be better than its rivals, overcomes size limitations. It can also be produced in sizes ranging from millimeters to centimeters, depending upon the customer’s need.
Considered safer alternatives, solid-state batteries are more resistant to external shocks as these devices contain non-flammable solid electrolytes for charging and discharging.
Samsung claimed that it could develop the miniaturized battery by exploiting its multi-layer ceramic capacitors production technology, which alternately prints thin layers of materials and stacks them.
The process prevents wrinkling issues observed in conventional lithium-ion batteries while enabling minimal volume change during charging, eliminating the need for extra space, reported The Korea Times.
Easily stretchable and highly flexible solid-state batteries are rechargeable, with solid electrolytes filling the gap between the anode and cathode electrodes.
Solid-state batteries have improved thermal stability and longer lifespans compared to traditional batteries. These are also claimed to have a lower carbon footprint.
With enhanced safety and high energy density, these batteries can operate effectively across a wide range of temperatures. They have shown promising initial outcomes and could revolutionize the energy storage sector.
However, there are some challenges associated with the new type of energy devices. One notable challenge is the high production