Explore the future of battery technology for sustainable electric transportation and energy storage in this Stanford webinar. Delve into the challenges of meeting growing energy demands as technology advances, examining current battery capabilities, resource constraints, and potential solutions. Professor Yi Cui from Stanford's Materials Science Department guides you through the state-of-the-art in battery technology, discussing exciting discoveries and innovations. Learn about Battery 101, Battery 500, deposition behavior, stability issues, and cutting-edge research techniques like cryogenic electron microscopy. Investigate metallic lithium batteries, thermal runaway prevention, fire extinguishing mechanisms, and grid-scale storage solutions. Analyze resource availability, lithium consumption, pricing trends, and the importance of battery recycling. Gain insights into emerging technologies such as lithium-sulfur chemistry, aqueous solution batteries, and innovative storage methods for a sustainable energy future. Read more