Development of novel single Li-ion conducting polymer electrolytes for flexible and safe solid-state batteries - SLiCE

Project summary

Solid-state Li-ion batteries (SSLIB) are a key development for energy storage as a safer alternative to current solution containing flammable liquid electrolytes. However, the performance of commercial SSLiB in terms of ion-mobility, capacity and fast charge remains inferior to their liquid counterpart. The objective of the SLiCE project is to develop novel single-ion polymer electrolytes (SICP) and therefrom solid polymer electrolytes (SPE), with improved conductivity and cycling performance as part of NMC-Li/Cu solid state battery. SLiCE project finds its application in an undeniably growing market of high-capacity rechargeable batteries that target electric vehicles (EV), energy grid storage, IoT, and more. Offering novel SPE materials with improved ion-conductivity, stability, and safety, SLiCE project has a direct impact on SSLiB technology and an active role in reaching EU’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by empowering vehicles with alternative energy.