New Solid-State Battery With 30-Day Battery Life For Smartphone Is Coming

Imagine having a smartphone that could last the whole month. Remember back then we used to have the monochrome screen phone that could go weeks without constant charging? The Nokia 3310, for example, was resurrected to bring back the nostalgic era of having a phone that could survive longer than what we have now.

Of course, that is not really a fair comparison considering Nokia 3310 and the likes of it do not have powerful processors, LED or AMOLED screen, let alone the capability to play high graphic games - which demands a great power from the battery. The Samsung Note 7 was designed with greater battery capacity but failed, causing the company to face the unwanted consequences from the public.  

But of course, that should not stop researchers to examine and create something better for the future. New reports emerge that a group of researchers is apparently close to creating a new type of battery that can last longer, way longer than what we have now. It will require a lot more power compared to the Nokia 3310. They even claim that it could be up to 30-day, just like the 3310.

The brand new battery type is said to be developed by John B. Goodenough, who is accredited for creating the lithium-ion battery - which what we used on most devices nowadays. Apparently, Goodenough is moving away from the lithium-ion and focusing on developing an all-solid-state battery to achieve this power potency.

The 94-year old professor at the University of Texas said that the solid-state battery is significantly safer than lithium-ion since it is not prone to short circuiting - which was the main reason for the whole tragedy of Samsung Note 7 last year. Lithium-ion batteries utilize liquid electrolytes that transport the charged ion between the differently charged anodes and any pressure or damage to the entire circuit results immediate combustion.

Consumers will likely be seeing some significant improvements in the battery lives of future smartphones when the new solid-state battery is fully developed. This may not be achieved right away, but future smartphones may last as long as the legendary Nokia 3310 or could be longer.