THE CHALLENGE
The challenge in advancing lithium metal batteries lies in developing solid electrolytes that not only perform reliably but also meet market demands for safety, durability, and scalability. Current materials—such as liquid electrolytes and polymer gels—either pose serious safety risks like leakage and flammability or degrade under high temperatures, leading to performance failures and shortened battery life. These issues are especially problematic for high-growth sectors like electric vehicles and grid storage, where long-term stability and wide-temperature operability are critical. Although some advanced materials offer high ionic conductivity or improved mechanical strength, few manage to achieve both, especially across diverse environmental conditions. This gap presents a major opportunity for innovation and commercialization of next-generation solid-state electrolyte technologies that deliver thermal stability, mechanical integrity, and high ion transport—key metrics for safer, longer-lasting batteries in a competitive energy storage market.
OUR SOLUTION
Our solution is a next-generation composite electrolyte that addresses the core limitations of current battery technologies by combining high performance with real-world reliability. Using a rigid, aromatic polyimide polymer (PBDT) blended with an ionic liquid and lithium salt (like LiTFSI), this electrolyte forms a unique microstructure that delivers both exceptional mechanical strength and high ionic conductivity across a broad temperature range—from room temperature up to 200°C. Unlike conventional polymer or gel electrolytes that soften, leak, or degrade under heat, our solvent-cast material remains solid, stable, and safe, making it ideal for demanding applications such as electric vehicles, aerospace, and grid storage. From a business perspective, this innovation offers a scalable, thermally resilient solution that bridges the performance gap in lithium metal and other advanced batteries, paving the way for safer, longer-lasting, and more efficient energy storage systems in a rapidly growing global market.
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