The Minerals Manhattan Podcast
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The Minerals Manhattan Podcast
Lithium Solid State of Mind, ft. Doug Campbell of Solid Power
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Solid state lithium batteries were on everyone's minds last week following the announcement that Volkswagon-backed battery company QuantumScape was going public via a SPAC.
Emily Hersh, host of the Minerals Manhattan Project, virtually sits down with Doug Campbell to understand the context of solid state batteries in the race to electrify transportation.
We cover:
- The basics of solid state batteries
- Different kinds of solid state electrolytes
- What implications solid state batteries would have on mineral supply chains
- Doug's view on the QuantumScape SPAC deal
- "Anodeless"lithium metal batteries vs. lithium metal foil
- Challenges and timelines
A must listen episode leading up to Tesla's battery day next week
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