A solid battery solution

As the world’s vehicle fleet decarbonizes by transitioning to electric drivetrains, the answer to what makes the best battery solution remains elusive. In these projects, she is investigating how to make solid-state batteries a viable solution for consumer applications. Putting solid-state battery technology on solid groundSolid-state batteries differ from traditional battery chemistry due to the electrolytes used. A standard lithium-ion battery design uses a liquid electrolyte, while solid-state batteries use an electrolyte made from solid material. The experiment will examine how the size, structure and integration of various cathode and solid electrolyte materials affect battery performance.