PROBLEM
High-voltage, solid-state lithium-ion batteries power electric and hybrid vehicles, wearable devices and other high-end technologies. The batteries are made with traditional materials called solid polymer electrolytes, or SPEs, which often explode when damaged.
SOLUTION
Purdue researchers have developed a new composite material that is safer than SPEs. The advanced solid electrolyte exhibits stability when cells are damaged – whether folded, punched or cut – which leads to an increase in safety.
IN THE MEDIA
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PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
Vilas Pol, a Purdue University professor of chemical engineering
INNOVATION DISCLOSURE
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LICENSING CONTACTS
Email: otcip@prf.org
MEDIA CONTACT
Email: Steve Martin // sgmartin@prf.org
QUOTE
“The Purdue researchers’ quasi-solid state battery technology leverages the interfacial stability and ionic conductivity of liquid electrolytes and the energy density and thermal stability of solid electrolytes. This provides a lithium-ion battery with a broad temperature operating range and high ionic conductivity.”
– Jacob Brejcha, Licensing Associate – Physical Sciences