Sanjar Tajan, the founder and CEO of Tizen, discusses the development of quasi solid-state sodium batteries and their potential to increase energy density and lower the cost of batteries for electric vehicles. He highlights the challenges with lithium-ion batteries, such as sustainability, environmental impact, cost, and safety. Tajan explains the concept of solid-state and quasi solid-state batteries, emphasizing the use of metallic anodes and gel polymer electrolytes. He also discusses Tizen's development cycle, partnerships with OEMs, and long-term goals. Tajan mentions the importance of electrochemistry and the potential of alternative materials like lithium sulfur and potassium-ion batteries.
- Quasi solid-state sodium batteries have the potential to increase energy density and lower the cost of batteries for electric vehicles.
- The main challenges with lithium-ion batteries are sustainability, environmental impact, cost, and safety.
- Solid-state and quasi solid-state batteries use metallic anodes and gel polymer electrolytes to improve performance and safety.
- Tizen aims to license its battery technology to battery manufacturers and work with automotive OEMs to use their batteries in electric vehicles.
- The long-term goals of Tizen include scaling up production, achieving high cycle numbers, and building a pilot line for early revenues.
- The anode space and electrochemistry are areas of the battery industry that have promising potential for innovation and improvement.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:10 Tizen's Mission: Increasing Energy Density and Lowering Costs
02:18 Understanding Lithium-Ion Batteries and Their Challenges
04:57 Exploring Solid-State and Quasi Solid-State Batteries
08:47 Tizen's Development Cycle and OEM Partnerships
18:38 Long-Term Goals: Scaling Up and Achieving Milestones
27:33 The Potential of the Anode Space and Electrochemistry
32:21 Conclusion and Contact Information
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