Laser-based in-line sintering of adapted ceramic materials for the manufacturing of solid-state battery cells - LASIBAT

Project summary

- The performance of conventional lithium-ion batteries is hindered by some technical and safety limitations. An alternative are solid-state batteries, where a solid electrolyte layer replaces the organic solvent and the separator. However, solid-state batteries are challenging to manufacture. Long sintering steps at high temperatures can cause reduced electrochemical performance. - In LASIBAT, a scalable inline laser sintering process is developed for the manufacturing of solid-state batteries. Functional ceramic materials are adapted to the new and comparably fast laser sintering method. - The new processing method is highly relevant for use in production of solid-state lithium-ion batteries for automobile applications or portable devices. - The project will provide knowledge about the manufacturing of solid-state battery materials which creates great market potential for European battery manufacturers as well as companies producing and developing laser system technology.