Imagine a battery that doesn't use liquid, making it safer and harder to leak. Instead of traditional assembly, these are 3D printed using a special light-curing process, similar to how high-tech resin models are made. By removing the heavy anode part, the battery becomes much smaller and lighter while holding more energy.
Current Li-ion batteries are limited by energy density, safety risks from liquid electrolytes, and expensive, energy-heavy manufacturing processes.
A 3D-printed anode-less all-solid-state battery concept featuring UV-curable hybrid electrolytes and high-capacity cathodes, validated in 3-Ah pouch cells.
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with limited driving range and slow charging speeds — this project developed an anode-less solid-state battery that targets an energy density of 400 Wh/kg and 1000 Wh/L. This allows for lighter vehicles with significantly longer range.
If you are a cell producer dealing with energy-intensive thermal drying costs — this project developed a UV-curable polymer electrolyte. This enables a photocuring process that eliminates thermal drying and allows for scalable 3D printing production.
If you are a materials supplier dealing with the need for cobalt-free, high-voltage components — this project developed LNMO Co-free cathodes and LLZO ceramic fillers. These materials support stable operation in the 3.5–4.9 V window.
The project uses UV-curable electrolytes and photocuring, which eliminates the need for energy-intensive thermal drying processes used in conventional battery making.
Yes, the ACTIM continuous mixing process for cathodes demonstrated a throughput of 0.52 kg h⁻¹, confirming industrial scalability compared to standard routes.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not listed, but the project involves 6 industry partners and 3 SMEs across the value chain.
The project aims to make Gen 4b batteries a viable technology beyond 2025.
The technology is being validated via 3-Ah pouch cells to ensure it meets the requirements for electric vehicle applications.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with a 55% industry ratio, comprising 6 industrial partners and 3 SMEs. This strong commercial presence, combined with 2 universities and 3 research centers across 7 countries, indicates a high focus on commercial viability and supply chain integration from material providers to OEMs.
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