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The race to develop solid state batteries that can displace current lithium-ion cells is becoming increasingly fierce. Several companies around the world are racing against time in order to develop a solid-state battery that is commercially viable.
There are lithium-ion batteries in your phone, your vehicle, your camera, and many other electronic devices. They became popular in the 1990s and have since established themselves as market leaders in the field of energy storage. However, there is a big problem with its security. When damaged or subjected to high temperatures, lithium-ion batteries are prone to spontaneous combustion..
Solid state batteries promise to be much safer in addition to having a higher power
The flammable liquid electrolyte is replaced with a more stable solid in solid-state batteries, which results in increased safety. Also, they can have a higher power, a faster charging rate and a longer service life.
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Many companies are working hard right now to get their first batteries out of the lab and into production, with the ultimate goal of demonstrating that solid-state batteries can be profitable on a commercial level.
California company intends to develop a solid-state battery that can be printed on a 3D printer
A startup known as sakuu, located in California, USA, is developing an even more ambitious project in the area, the 3D printing of these state-of-the-art solid-state batteries. According to Sakuu, 3D printing makes it possible to pack more layers of battery in the same area, which results in an increase in stored charge capacity compared to those that are manufactured by conventional methods.
In principle, batteries could take on more specialized designs, which would result in a change in the way product designers use batteries in their work. However, the company has yet to 3D print a fully functional battery using its prototype. Watch the video below to better understand how this cutting-edge technology could revolutionize battery production.
