Technology Development

All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) are capable of outperforming Li-ion batteries in storage capacity, cost of production, sustainability and safety.

To help bring this new technology forward and overcome current challenges with material development and manufacturing, the Battery Innovation Research Cluster plans to develop and employ lithium alloys, which are composites of lithium with other elements, such as indium. Lithium alloys are more stable with electrolytes and can ensure fast diffusion of electrons and ions without interruption, thus delivering higher power. Furthermore, our team will advance an innovative sulfur-based cathode that can store a higher amount of energy than rare metal-based cathodes in current Li-ion batteries, at a much lower cost.

We will focus on designing and manufacturing these anodes and cathodes, integrating them into battery prototypes, and validating their performance in simulated working environments for electric vehicles.

Technology Development Research Team