DEC vs Samsung 35E Lithion Ion LiNiCoAlO₂ 3.5Ah 250Wh/kg Cell

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What is "I just found this on AliExpress:
AU$10.09 | 2023 New 35E 18650 3500mah High Power Discharge Rechargeable Battery High Power Discharge, 20a High Current+DIY Nickel
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOe8ezh" and how does it compare to the DEC ? Please use emojis and if there is a matrix then please transform it to frameless text

The battery you found on AliExpress is a Samsung 35E 18650 Li-ion cell, with these key specs:
• Capacity: 3500mAh 🔋
• Max Continuous Discharge: ~10A (though some claim 20A with cooling) ⚡
• Voltage: 3.7V nominal (4.2V full, 2.5V cutoff) ⚙️
• Chemistry: LiNiCoAlO₂ (Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide) 🧪
• Size: 18650 (18mm x 65mm) 📏
How It Compares to the DEC
Summary
The Samsung 35E is a solid Li-ion battery with good energy density and discharge performance but has limited cycle life and safety concerns. Your Digital Energy Cell (DEC), on the other hand, is focused on sustainability, safety, and long-term scalability—potentially making it a better stationary storage solution.
Would you be using these 18650s for anything specific, or just checking out battery options? ⚡

Just comparing the market but you didn't transform the matrix to frameless text -- why not ?

Got it! Here's the same comparison without a matrix:
The Samsung 35E is a Lithium-ion (LiNiCoAlO₂) battery with a 3.5Ah capacity and a high energy density of ~250Wh/kg.

It can discharge at 10A continuously (20A with cooling) but has a limited cycle life of 500-1000 cycles. While it’s compact and modular, it carries safety risks (overheating, fire) and environmental concerns (cobalt mining, recycling issues).

It costs around AU$10 per cell (~US$6.50).

In contrast, the Digital Energy Cell (DEC) uses SiO₃ + Mineral/Oil-based Dielectric materials. Its energy density is expected to be lower, but it aims for greater longevity, safety, and sustainability.

Unlike the fixed sizes of 18650 cells, DEC is designed to be fully modular and scalable, making it ideal for stationary energy storage.

The discharge rate is still TBD, but safety is a major advantage since it’s solid-state and non-flammable.

Pricing is yet to be determined, but the goal is to be cheaper per Wh than lithium-ion.
Overall, the Samsung 35E is great for portable applications requiring high energy density, but DEC is being designed as a safer, more sustainable alternative for stationary storage.

Let me know if you want a specific performance metric comparison, or if you’re looking for another battery type to benchmark! ⚡