The National Science Foundation awarded a $275,000 Project Grant to Piersica, Inc. under the Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to develop advanced polymer separator membranes for hybrid solid/liquid battery cells. The one-year project beginning September 15, 2022 aims to create a solid electrolyte with ionic conductivity comparable to liquid electrolytes currently used in lithium-ion batteries. The recipient will also develop a scalable solid separator using the electrolyte that is compatible with high-voltage cathodes between 4-6 volts. The goals are to overcome technical hurdles in developing blade-cast-worthy slurries and scaling the separator to a cell-size free-standing sheet. If successful, the new separator technology could significantly improve the performance, energy density, charging rate, and safety of solid-state batteries over commercial lithium-ion batteries.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $275.0k | 9/8/22 |