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In response to some of the comments: For silicon-carbon composite anodes, the challenge in getting apples-to-apples cost per kWh is that while the anode materi
by Memphremagog 2y ago
In response to some of the comments:
For silicon-carbon composite anodes, the challenge in getting apples-to-apples cost per kWh is that while the anode material is more expensive per kg than graphite, it also is much more energy-dense, so you need much less of it. However, to take advantage of the energy density, you need to enlarge the cathode (which brings the lithium). A classic simultaneous equation....
Without giving away proprietary info, it's safe to say the ultimate "value" of the battery (read $ per kWh) is reasonably close to today's Li-ion - for much higher performance.
Since LFP cathode technology is a topic, keep your eyes on LMFP. It is a bit more expensive than LFP, but also carries 15%-20% more energy - so its $ per kWh is lower. Then, if you marry it with a silicon anode, things start to get VERY interesting versus today's Li-ion performance and cost.