New energy battery breakthrough solid-state battery

Are solid-state batteries a 'breakthrough'?

Once assembled, a major challenge for solid-state batteries is around maintaining good contact between the electrodes and the electrolyte. In addition, repeated charge-discharge cycles can cause cracks to form between these components, significantly limiting the lifetime of the battery. Toyota says this is where the “breakthrough” has been made.

Are solid-state batteries the future of energy storage?

Discover the cutting-edge of energy storage with solid-state batteries, where innovations in inorganic solid electrolytes are enhancing safety and performance. This technology promises significant advancements for electric vehicles and renewable energy sectors, tackling major challenges to revolutionize energy use.

Are solid-state batteries better than current batteries?

Solid-state batteries are safer, lighter and potentially cheaper and offer longer performance and faster charging than current batteries relying on liquid electrolytes. Breakthroughs in consumer electronics have filtered through to electric vehicles, although the dominant battery chemistries for the two categories now differ substantially.

What is a solid-state battery?

Solid-state batteries are nothing new. Solid electrolytes were created in the 1800s, and they are currently used in in small electronic devices like pacemakers and medical devices. Last October, Toyota announced signing a deal with Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan to mass produce solid-state batteries.

Can solid-state batteries make a significant contribution to energy transformation?

“We believe that our newly developed material for solid-state batteries can make a significant contribution to the energy transformation of society. We will continue the development towards early commercialisation,” said TDK’s chief executive Noboru Saito.

What makes TDK a solid-state battery?

Utilizing TDK’s proprietary material technology, TDK has managed to develop a material for the new solid-state battery with a significantly higher energy density than TDK’s conventional mass-produced solid-state batteries (Type: CeraCharge) due to the use of oxide-based solid electrolyte and lithium alloy anodes.