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Maxell Unveils Safer Battery Tech
28 Oct
Summary
- New battery uses aqueous composite quasi-solid electrolyte for reduced fire risk.
- Manufacturing requires no dry rooms or organic solvents, cutting environmental impact.
- Technology enables easier recycling and potential use in data centers and tools.
Maxell, Ltd. has initiated a joint development project with SCIENCE TOKYO researchers, focusing on revolutionary next-generation batteries. The core innovation is an Aqueous Composite Quasi-Solid Electrolyte, known as 3D-SLISE.
This new electrolyte contains water at ceramic particle interfaces, forming a slime-like substance. Its primary advantage is a reduced fire risk, as it foregoes flammable organic electrolytes. Manufacturing is also streamlined, utilizing familiar coating processes.
The technology offers substantial environmental benefits, eliminating the need for dry rooms and organic solvents. This leads to lower VOC emissions and reduced energy consumption during production.
Additionally, the 3D-SLISE electrolyte can be dissolved in water post-use, simplifying active material recovery and enhancing recyclability. Potential applications include safety-critical systems like data center uninterruptible power supplies and power tools.
This initiative by Maxell and SCIENCE TOKYO aims to enhance safety, particularly in data centers where fire risks are a major concern. The project seeks to mitigate fire hazards and lower operational costs by improving safety measures.
