This $549,943 project grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under their Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) program (CFDA 47.084) aims to develop a high-energy, long-duration primary (non-rechargeable) battery with significantly improved energy density compared to current market-leading systems.
The key objectives are to: (1) advance cathode architecture design and anode stabilization strategies to overcome performance limitations related to rate and operating temperature, and (2) improve cell design to demonstrate similar energy density gains in practical-scale, high-capacity, pouch cells. This will be achieved through extensive cathode/anode modifications, iterative cell testing and co-optimization of the catholyte (electrochemically active electrolyte), and prototype development catering to the energy and power needs of target markets like medical implants, defense, and Internet-of-Things sensors. This award seeks to address the unmet need for longer-lasting primary batteries that can enable new functions, longer-duration operation, and/or smaller/lighter devices in these applications.
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