マイクロソフトがリチウムに変わる新しいバッテリー素材発見 安全性の向上につながる

Microsoft discovers new battery material that replaces lithium, leading to improved safety

Microsoft discovers new battery material that replaces lithium, leading to improved safety
マイクロソフトとアメリカの研究機関が9日、共同で発表したのは既存のリチウムイオン電池よりも破裂しにくい新たなバッテリー素材です

On the 9th, Microsoft and an American research institute jointly announced a new battery material that is less likely to explode than existing lithium-ion batteries.

On the 9th, Microsoft and an American research institute jointly announced a new battery material that is less likely to explode than existing lithium-ion batteries.
研究チームはAI(人工知能)と量子コンピュータを使って計算し、3260万ある候補の中からこの素材を探し出すことに成功しました

The research team used AI (artificial intelligence) and quantum computers to calculate and succeeded in finding this material from among 32.6 million candidates.

The research team used AI (artificial intelligence) and quantum computers to calculate and succeeded in finding this material from among 32.6 million candidates.
従来の方法であれば約20年かかるものが、わずか数日で終わったそうです

What would have taken about 20 years using conventional methods was completed in just a few days.

What would have taken about 20 years using conventional methods was completed in just a few days.
リチウムイオン電池は機器の衝撃や過度な熱で発火の危険性があります

There is a risk of ignition of lithium-ion batteries due to shock from equipment or excessive heat.

There is a risk of ignition of lithium-ion batteries due to shock from equipment or excessive heat.
発見された新素材はリチウムの一部がナトリウムに置き換わっていて、安全性も向上していますが、実用化にはさらなる研究が必要だということです

The newly discovered material replaces some of the lithium with sodium, making it safer, but further research is required before it can be put to practical use.

The newly discovered material replaces some of the lithium with sodium, making it safer, but further research is required before it can be put to practical use.
AIと量子コンピュータの活用は様々な分野での科学的発見を加速させると期待されています

Utilization of AI and quantum computers is expected to accelerate scientific discoveries in various fields

Utilization of AI and quantum computers is expected to accelerate scientific discoveries in various fields