Factorial’s Path to Safe, High-Energy Solid State Batteries – Dr. Koerver Discusses the Journey

As the first solid-state company ever, Factorial Energy has managed to pass all UN 38.3 certification tests with its large-format cells. This can be seen as a big step towards the commercialization of solid-state batteries. In this interview, Dr. Körver, Director of Innovation at Factorial Energy, talks about the other challenges that still need to be solved before the product is ready for series production and what the plans for series production look like.

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A Decade of Evolution: Exploring Solid State Batteries for Automotive and Medical Applications with Ilika

“We simply want to be better than the existing battery technologies.” That's the goal of Ilika and its research into the commercialization of solid state batteries. In this interview, John Tinson, Vice President of Sales at Ilika gives an insight into the current state of development and the challenges involved in developing their Goliath cells.

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Fast charging of solid-state batteries: Is it possible?

High range, short charging times - no range anxiety. This is how simple the dream of electromobility could look. At least as far as the higher energy density is concerned, there is a broad consensus in the battery community that this will indeed be achieved. But what about short charging times? The answer can be found in this article.

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Non-destructive investigation of solid-state batteries: Overview of impedance spectroscopy (EIS)

What is impedance spectroscopy? What is it used for? How does it work? What are the special features of the investigation of solid-state batteries? This article provides answers.

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Lithium Battery Chemistry: How is the voltage and capacity of a cell generated?

If you connect a lamp to a lithium battery, current flows and the lamp starts to glow. But why does this actually happen? Why does the voltage drop when the battery is discharged? What does this have to do with the concentration of Li-ions? Why does the type of electrode affect the capacity of the cell? This article provides answers.

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Li-metal anodes at a glance: Challenges and opportunities

Li-metal anodes make it possible to significantly increase the energy density of solid-state batteries. However, the use of this anode material is not straightforward. This article explains the opportunities offered by the Li anode and the challenges that still need to be solved before it is ready for series production.

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