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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-10/storage-battery-will-create-renewable-energy-solution-and-jobs/100448940

 

The 'Gelion' battery, which uses a specialised zinc-bromide gel technology, is designed to overcome the limitations of traditional lithium ion and lead acid batteries. 

Its inventor, Professor Thomas Maschmeyer, said it aims to do this by addressing supply, capacity and safety constraints. 

"The zinc-bromide battery chemistry differs from conventional ones by being able to charge to 100 per cent and discharge to zero over a long duration," he said.

"We are able to run at a high temperature -- 50 degrees not a problem without cooling, and never catch fire. In fact, the inside of the batteries help to put fires out." 

The battery can withstand temperatures of more than 600 degrees, without catching fire.



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I saw a short documentary on the new battery wherein they were using the Battery whilst sitting on a heated BBQ as a graphic demonstration - if their claims of zero to 100 percent charge/discharge for years of use, it will be a game changer.
I doubt however we will be able to keep the technology in Australia - in fact I believe the technology pirates to our north east will be currently stealing the concept and trialing it for the mass market at a fraction of the price. They don't recognise patents (unless it is theirs).

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I doubt however we will be able to keep the technology in Australia - in fact I believe the technology pirates to our north east will be currently stealing the concept and trialing it for the mass market at a fraction of the price. They don't recognise patents (unless it is theirs).

 Patents cover the country of sale, not the country of manufacture, so if the product is properly patented it does not matter if it is made somewhere else if it can not be sold where it is protected. So a country like China may be able to make it and sell it in China, but they may not be able to sell it elsewhere in the world.

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There is the word Peter " may not ", I would not put my money on that, steel,cheet whatever it takes

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There are so many opportunities out there in relation to renewables, as there are threats no doubt.

It will be interesting to see their time to market, pricing & such things as RV compatible products along with weight et al.

 

Of course China will knock off the technology & market their copies worldwide despite whatever laws apply despite 'recent' comments to the contrary.   In fact I have a close personal association with an instance.

News to me that there are no such things as world wide patents.  But there you go.

A very brief scan/check on the net confirmed that fact & outlined how you go about gaining international protection for your intellectual property.  BTW China is a signatory to the Patent Cooperation Treaty.



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