The location environment for producing solid-state batteries

What is a solid-state battery roadmap?

Solid-state battery roadmap with different cell concepts and their expected start of industrial pilot production (SE: Solid electrolyte; NMC: LiNi1-x-yMnxCoyO2; LFP: LiFePO4). The development of solid-state batteries is mainly driven by electromobility and its quest for higher energy densities and therefore greater driving ranges.

What is a solid-state battery?

Currently, in particular the automotive industry is focusing on the solid-state battery for electric vehicles. New materials and manufacturing processes are needed for the development of rechargeable batteries based on solid-state technology, in which solid instead of liquid electrolytes are used.

Are solid-state batteries the next evolutionary step of lithium-ion batteries?

With the prospect of higher energy densities, improved safety and lower costs, solid-state batteries can be seen as the next evolutionary step of lithium-ion batteries.

Are solid-state batteries the next major development step?

Solid-state batteries (SSB, Figure 1b) promise higher energy densities and improved safety compared to liquid electrolyte LIB and could therefore represent the next major development step.

Are solid-state batteries a viable alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries?

Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed. Solid-state batteries (SSBs) have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries, with notable advantages in safety, energy density, and longevity, yet the environmental implications of their life cycle, from manufacturing to disposal, remain a critical concern.

How can a battery be developed in a micro-environment?

In the battery laboratory, all methods can be applied in a micro-environment using a glovebox under inert atmosphere. The battery laboratory at Fraunhofer IFAM has the suitable technologies for each step of battery development: Selection of the right materials is important for the successful development of a solid-state battery.