Novel lithium alloy electrode allowing fast discharge at ambient temperatures
A novel lithium alloy electrode enables fast discharge at ambient temperatures, improving battery power performance without sacrificing stability or efficiency.
Lithium solid state batteries are primarily motivated by the desire to replace the incumbent lithium-ion graphitic anode, to become commercially viable. These new anodes must be capable of fast discharge, optionally, at room temperature.
Applications: Solid state batteries
| Features | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Innovative microstructure allows high effective electrode diffusivity to be achieved | Improved electrode performance, enabling full discharge at a higher current density |
| Electrode does not require elevated temperatures, unlike currently available electrodes | The anode provides fast discharge at room temperature, where the diffusivity is three orders of magnitude higher than lithium metal |
| The anode retains a high energy density and a high capacity | The microstructure doesn’t sacrifice energy density or capacity for increased kinetics |
| Different fabrication methods and metals can be used for the intermetallic matrix microstructure | Flexible method allows properties such as longevity, diffusivity, energy density, capacity and cost/speed of manufacturing to be varied and calibrated as per requirements |
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