The Future of Lithium-Ion and Solid-State Batteries - ASME
May 18, 2021 · Solid-State Batteries. Although the current industry is focused on lithium-ion, there is a shift into solid-state battery design. “Lithium-ion, having been first invented and commercialized in the 90s, has, by and large, stayed the same,” said Doug Campbell, CEO and co-founder of Solid Power, Inc.
Safer and Powerful Solid-State Batteries for Electric Vehicles - ASME
Feb 23, 2022 · A solid-state battery will maintain 90% of its capacity after 5,000 cycles. This allows solid-state batteries to be lighter, have more energy density, offer more range, and recharge faster.” Accelerated R&D Most companies hope to commercialize their solid-state batteries by 2025, although small-scale production may happen earlier.
A Solid Foundation for Battery Technology - The American Society …
Aug 29, 2023 · Solid-state batteries (SSBs), where all components including traditional liquid electrolytes are solids, constitute a promising alternative to the lithium-ion in use today. “Solid-state batteries hold many unique properties when compared to traditional Li-ion batteries and alternative chemistries,” said Alex Yu, CTO and co-founder of ...
Making the Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries Safer, Longer
Oct 24, 2018 · Ionic Materials, a Woburn, Mass.-based company, has developed an ionically conductive, fire-retardant solid polymer that can replace the liquid electrolyte in a lithium-ion battery. The company claims it is the first solid-state polymer that …
Nanotechnology Fuels Safe Lithium Ion Batteries - ASME
May 2, 2018 · The team recently published an article in ACS’s Applied Energy Materials, written by lead author J. Mark Weller, a Ph.D. candidate, on a new molten salt synthesis method the researchers developed for making a solid state ceramic material, lithium lanthanum zirconate (LLZO). In the materials science world, LLZO is considered a “hot ...
Ultrasonic Welding of Lithium-Ion Batteries - ASME
By Wayne W. Cai, Bongsu Kang, and S. Jack Hu. eBook edition is available on The ASME Digital Collection. This book seeks to make an original contribution to the knowledge base underpinning ultrasonic metal welding (USMW), particularly for the manufacturing of lithium-ion (li-ion) battery cells, modules, and packs as used in electric vehicles.
Blog: Electric Vehicle Advances Accelerate - ASME
Nov 6, 2024 · Stellantis has announced its plans to introduce solid-state batteries into a demonstration fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona EVs that will launch by 2026. Woburn, Mass.-based Factorial Inc. is behind this battery technology—Stellantis infused the battery maker with $75 million back in 2021—which has an energy density of more than 390 Wh/kg.
First Webinar in New Monthly Tribology Series - ASME
Jun 16, 2022 · All solid-state batteries are among future promising energy technologies. Electrolyte surface roughness, interfacial resistance, packing pressure, current density, Li creep and yield, and ion conductivity affect the macroscopic long-time charge-discharge behavior of a battery cell via microscopic transient Li plating and stripping.
Lengthening the Life of LithiumIon Battery - ASME
Mar 5, 2014 · The methodology is based on a random lattice spring model, coupled with solid-state diffusion of lithium in active particles and performance prediction analysis. A fracture phase-map was developed that shows the safe/unsafe operating regimes according to particle size and C-rate (charge/discharge rate).
Engineers can make more money with these eight tips - ASME
Jul 5, 2023 · Here are eight ways mechanical engineers can make more money: 1. Get a professional engineering (P.E.) license. Having a PE after your name shows people you are serious about your profession and are likely an expert. This is reflected by the fact that many businesses prefer to work with licensed professional engineers, whom they perceive as ...