TechCrunch Startup News Cambridge materials science spin-out Molyon is on a mission to make next-gen batteries fly
Nov 27, 2024
Ismail Sami, CEO and co-founder of Molyon, is at the forefront of battery innovation, leading a Cambridge University spin-out focused on next-gen lithium-sulfur batteries. He discusses the pivotal role of battery tech in electrification and decarbonization efforts. Sami unveils how their advanced batteries, utilizing molybdenum disulfide, promise superior energy density and resilience, which could transform applications for drones and electric vehicles. The ambitious plan to build a pilot facility highlights their commitment to overcoming commercialization hurdles.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Limitations of Current Batteries
- Current lithium-ion batteries face limitations in cost, materials, and performance.
- These limitations hinder broader electrification and progress towards net-zero emissions.
Lithium-Sulfur Battery Potential
- Lithium-sulfur batteries offer higher energy density than lithium-ion but suffer from degradation issues.
- Molyon claims to have found a solution for stabilizing these batteries over many cycles.
Molyon's Material Advantage
- Molyon's technology is based on 15 years of research at Cambridge University on metallic molybdenum disulfide (MOS2).
- MOS2 is abundant globally, potentially easing supply chain concerns.