The IDEEL research project aims to introduce a laser drying process as a more climate-friendly and economical method for the volume production of lithium-ion batteries. Within this context, it has now been possible to produce laser-dried anodes and LFP cathodes in a roll-to-roll process for the first time.
With EV ownership increasing, the global EV revolution could create more than 11 million tons of battery waste annually by 2030. Enough to fill Wembley Stadium almost 20 times every year. Fortunately, this mountain of battery waste can be avoided by taking a circular economy approach, like the one being developed by Altilium Metals Ltd in Devon.
The projects aim to enable UK competitiveness across the battery value chain by: For example, a project led by OXLiD Ltd is exploring Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. These are a promising energy storage technology for applications where high performance, lightweight batteries are needed, like in airplanes.
Projects exploring battery recycling, digital twins, new battery materials, and new manufacturing techniques receive funding from the Faraday Battery Challenge. 17 projects announced today (26 January 2023) will support innovation in propulsion battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK.
While conventional liquid electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries (LIB) are the incumbent technology for powering EV, solid state battery (SSB) technology is expected to rapidly provide safety and performance improvement compared to LIB.
The other is the ability to increase the volume while maintaining productivity. Using an open access X-ray computed tomography (CT) digital solution Waygate Technologies with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) are working towards significantly improving productivity at the facility.