Unlike lithium-ion batteries that use liquid electrolytes, solid-state batteries employ solid electrodes and a solid electrolyte. This design minimizes the risk of leakage and thermal runaway, leading to safer and more stable batteries.
Solid-state battery technology is being hailed as a potential game-changer for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. It promises significant advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries, including better energy storage, faster charging times, and improved safety.
Written by Dillip Kumar Mishra and Jiangfeng Zhang The global pursuit of sustainable energy transition has experienced a paradigm shift towards advanced energy storage technologies, emerging with solid-state batteries (SSBs). This shift could be a leading force in the energy transition.
LG Energy Solution is collaborating with researchers at the University of California San Diego to develop next-generation solid-state batteries. This type of battery uses a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid one, which could potentially lead to a number of advantages, including faster charging times, longer lifespans, and improved safety.
Solid-state batteries offer safer, denser, and faster-charging energy storage, thus addressing the limitations of lithium-ion batteries. LG Energy Solution is collaborating with researchers at the University of California San Diego to develop next-generation solid-state batteries.
In January 2024, researchers at Harvard University have made significant progress in the development of solid-state batteries. Their new design boasts incredibly fast charging times and extended lifespans, potentially paving the way for a future with more efficient and reliable electric vehicles (EVs).