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Building Solid-State Batteries: Insights from Swiss Research Labs.

Kostiantyn V Kravchyk^1,2, Corsin Battaglia^3,4,5, Valerie Siller⁶

¹Empa - Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Überlandstrasse 129, CH-8600 Dübendorf, Switzerland. Kostiantyn.Kravchyk@empa.ch.

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Solid-state batteries offer a safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Swiss research is advancing solid-state battery technology, focusing on interfaces, fabrication, and overcoming production challenges.

Keywords:

Li metal anode Solid-state batteries Solid-state electrolyte

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrochemistry
Energy Storage

Background:

Conventional lithium-ion batteries face limitations in safety and energy density.
Solid-state batteries represent a promising next-generation energy storage technology.
Significant research is dedicated to overcoming challenges in solid-state battery development.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current state of solid-state battery research in Switzerland.
To highlight advancements in fundamental understanding and practical fabrication.
To outline future research directions and prospects for solid-state batteries.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature review of Swiss research in solid-state batteries.
Survey of work from institutions including ETH Zurich, Empa, PSI, and BFH.
Analysis of research spanning battery interfaces, design, fabrication, and production.

Main Results:

Swiss institutions are actively contributing to solid-state battery innovation.
Research covers fundamental interface science to applied manufacturing processes.
Key challenges in solid-state battery production and scalability are identified.

Conclusions:

Solid-state batteries hold significant potential as a safer energy storage solution.
Continued research is crucial for addressing practical fabrication and production hurdles.
Swiss research groups are pivotal in driving the future of solid-state battery technology.