I think you are setting your horizons too close- you are a chemist are you not?
So, work on a carbon fibre/Li-ion sandwich material from which to form the frame and wheels, said structural-battery composite to be used to power the electrical accoutrements and to be powered by the hub dynamo/regenerative braking, and to be able to direct power to the drivetrain as needed.
I think you are setting your horizons too close- you are a chemist are you not?
So, work on a carbon fibre/Li-ion sandwich material from which to form the frame and wheels, said structural-battery composite to be used to power the electrical accoutrements and to be powered by the hub dynamo/regenerative braking, and to be able to direct power to the drivetrain as needed.
Then make it look cool and sell millions.
10% please.