Self-healing battery

[wayover13]

Surprised I haven't seen anything on this recent news item here:

"A self-healing silicon electrode could mean a longer battery life for your smartphone, laptop, or electric car" (or bike)

Researchers from Stanford University and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have created a battery electrode that heals itself. This could mean a longer life for the lithium-ion batteries used in iPhones and other devices.

Most lithium ion batteries use carbon electrodes on their positive site, which is called an anode. But silicon electrodes can store 10 times more lithium, says Yi Cui, an associate professor at Stanford and one of the lead researchers. This means a longer battery life.

Among other places, at http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2013/1118/How-a-self-healing-battery-could-mean-more-life-for-your-phone

 

[NeilP]

will they 'self heal' aftr being thrown along the road at 30 mph with weight of bike and rider on top