Who funded a lithium-metal battery with a solid electrolyte?

The project was funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and coordinated by the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre. empa.ch 14 European partners in the SOLiDIFY consortium have developed a lithium-metal battery with a solid electrolyte.

What is solidify – a solid-state battery?

The final results were announced in the press release. The results were also part of the Flemish National Broadcasting News (in Dutch). The SOLiDIFY project proposes a unique manufacturing process and solid-electrolyte material to fabricate Lithiummetal solid-state batteries – known as Gen. 4b on the EU battery roadmap.

What is solve – a gen4b solid state battery?

With a consortium formed by 16 international partners from across the entire European battery value chain, SOLVE will focus on the development of 10-20 Ah Gen4b solid state batteries (Li-metal and anode-free) to revolutionize tomorrow’s mobility.

What makes solidify a 'liquid-to-solid' processable electrolyte?

The special feature: It is a ‘liquid-to-solid’ processable electrolyte, according to the researchers. The battery cell prototype presented by SOLiDIFY has an energy density of 1070 Wh/L and, according to the consortium, is considerably higher than the 800 Wh/L of today’s lithium-ion battery technology.

Can a lithium-metal battery have a solid electrolyte?

14 European partners in the SOLiDIFY consortium have developed a lithium-metal battery with a solid electrolyte. The special feature: It is a ‘liquid-to-solid’ processable electrolyte, according to the researchers.

Should Europe develop a competitive lithium-ion battery?

To avoid relying on other countries to meet its energy transition goals, Europe is faced with the challenge of developing and producing competitive lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. While a promising option, Li-ion technology stills needs further development in order for mass production to be economically viable and environmentally friendly.