The article “How an accidental discovery made this year could change the world”, The Future (April 2022) explains how the newfound Lithium-Sulphur (Li-S) powered battery could be implemented and change the way we live our lives. Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) batteries have always been the go to choice for a wide range of applications, however, the use of Li-S batteries could end up being revolutionary due to its increase in battery lifecycle, as well as being more environmentally friendly to mass produce. Weighing approximately 60% less than Li-ion batteries, and having twice the lifespan, going fully electric in commercial transportation seems feasible. In addition, Earth being lithium and sulphur rich makes mining resources for lithium-sulphur batteries more eco friendly. Engineers and scientists at the University of Drexel, California (USA), believe that Li-S batteries have the potential to revolutionise the way we live, compared to their Li-ion counterparts, and these are some of the factors that are contributing to the big change that could potentially be revolutionary.
Dear Prof Brad, I would like to take this chance to introduce myself, I am Meng Kiat, but all of my friends call me Meng for short. I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic in the year 2020, having completed the diploma in aerospace and aeronautical technology as my course of study. I have had an interest in the world of aerospace since I was a kid back in primary school. I got fascinated by aircrafts and the big engines that run them when my dad brought me to Changi beach to watch aeroplanes fly over our heads at the jetty. I decided to take up mechanical engineering at SIT as I saw it as an opportunity to study a broader and wider range of subjects and topics related to engineering, as aerospace engineering is quite a niche field. Mechanical engineering is a platform for me to expand my knowledge as an engineer in different fields as there are a couple of specialties for us to get elected in. However, I am still working towards being an aerospace engineer in the future as my career. Bein
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