Sodium-Ion Batteries Gain Ground as Lithium Alternative
ReelCharge says the new packs use semi-solid-state cells to reduce fire risk, as Anker recalls topped 1 million units last year.
- With lithium-ion battery fires increasingly reported on aircraft, ReelCharge is now marketing semi-solid-state power banks as a safer alternative by replacing flammable liquid electrolytes with inert gel.
- Major manufacturers avoid branding products as "safer" because it implies their existing technology was inadequate; instead, firms producing LiFePO4 batteries emphasize "automotive grade" quality and lifespan.
- ReelCharge offers 15W wireless power banks in 5,000mAh and 10,000mAh capacities priced at $50 and $70 respectively, featuring pass-through charging and marked as "Airline Friendly."
- Industry experts note companies often confuse semi-solid-state technology with true solid-state batteries using rigid ceramics or polymers; ZDNET's Adrian Kingsley-Hughes suggests Veratek should clarify these distinctions.
- After charge cycles and thermal tests, Kingsley-Hughes confirmed the power bank passed all evaluations; semi-solid-state units cost two to three times more than lithium-ion but offer significant fire-risk reduction.
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