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Are solid-state batteries the future of energy storage?

Solid-state batteries are widely regarded as one of the next promising energy storage technologies. Here, Wolfgang Zeier and Juergen Janek review recent research directions and advances in the development of solid-state batteries and discuss ways to tackle the remaining challenges for commercialization.

Are solid-state batteries a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries?

Solid-state batteries are considered as a reasonable further development of lithium-ion batteries with liquid electrolytes. While expectations are high, there are still open questions concerning the choice of materials, and the resulting concepts for components and full cells.

What are the main interests of a solid state battery?

Current key interests include solid-state batteries, solid electrolytes, and solid electrolyte interfaces. He is particularly interested in kinetics at interfaces. Abstract Solid-state batteries are considered as a reasonable further development of lithium-ion batteries with liquid electrolytes.

What is a solid-state battery?

As the name suggests, the solid-state battery has a solid electrolyte material, which offers far-reaching capabilities than traditional batteries, such as higher energy density, high specific energy, and better safety.

Who makes solid-state batteries?

In North America, Hydro Quebec (from 2025), Ionic Materials and Prieto Battery are already active in this area from this year, as are EnPower GreenTech (from 2025) and Solid Ultrabattery (from 2025). The concepts developed for solid-state batteries are as diverse as their manufacturers.

Do solid-state batteries need binders with ion conductivity?

Consequently, various research groups have recently conducted studies to explore the optimal solvents and investigate binders with ion conductivity, as solid-state batteries must overcome these challenges for successful electrode fabrication.