Engineered Silicon for Improved Performance EV Batteries

Wider adoption of electric vehicles can be achieved with lower cost batteries that have higher specific energy and better durability. In the proposed project, pH Matter, LLC and the University of Akron will partner to develop lithium ion batteries that will increase their specific energy and capacity by greater than 50%. The anode components will be based on a combination of nanostructured materials developed at pH Matter, and polymers developed by the University of Akron. The new components will be consistent with existing manufacturing approaches for lithium ion batteries. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: The technologies being developed on this project will be used in electric vehicles, military / aerospace applications, and portable electronics. Wider adoption of electric vehicles, enabledbybetter performing batteries, will reduce our nation’s dependence on fossil fuels, and reduce air pollution associated with combustion engines. Better batteries for military / aerospace energy storage will enable advanced features and capabilities for end users.