There is a strong need to develop low cost, windable lithium-ion conducting ceramic membranes for high energy and power density Li air battery applications. Collaborating with a leading Li battery research group at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, in this program, NanoGreen Solutions (NGS) proposes an innovative windable lithium-ion conducting ceramic membranes with unprecedented performance such as windability and high Li ion conductivity (>1 mS/cm). The proposed composite membrane consists of high Li-ion conductive ceramic fibers and cross-linkable Li-ion conductive polymer. The proposed ceramic polymer membranes presents a promising approach to realize a new generation Li air battery to fulfill the energy storage needs for various applications ranging from dismounted warriors to electric vehicles. The Phase I of this program will demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed approach. In Phase II, we will optimize and scale up the fabrication process, and lay a foundation for technology commercialization in Phase III.
Keywords: Lithium Battery, Lithium-Air, Lithium Conductor, Ceramic Electrolyte, Polymer Electrolyte, Composite Electrolyte
