LionVolt
Country of application:
The Netherlands
Scope of innovation
☒ Office work
☐ Production / Service supply process
Sector-specific
☐ Yes / please, specify sector(s):
☒ No (relevant for all sectors)
Description of the needs
Batteries are essential for a sustainable future. With the existing lithium-ion batteries,it is not possible to electrify the automotive industry on a large scale. For that, batteries that charge faster, have a higher range and are less harmful to the environment are very needed. But there is another, lesser-known problem the industry must deal with. Batteries can catch fire. The chance of that happening is about one in a few million.
In lithium-ion batteries, the current between the anode and cathode is guided by a liquid substance, and that’s where short circuits sometimes occur. Major players in the industry have been announcing improvements for at least a decade, but constantly see their newly developed prototypes crash. Making samples still works, but high-volume production proves very difficult.
Description of the solution
A new dimension in battery performance, safety and sustainability:
• Disruptive 3D architecture – LionVolt patented 3D approach uniquely differentiates the technology from others.
• Intrinsically safe No Ignition or explosion risks – Solid-state batteries even operate safely at elevated temperature
• Better performance Energy density over 450 Wh/kg – LionVolt technology enables the use of high-capacity materials
• Sustainable Heavy-metal-free materials and circular processes – LionVolt implement green alternatives, in contrast to conventional batteries
• Scalable production By using cheap and easily processable materials. – Lion Volt make use of scalable roll-to-roll manufacturing processes.
• High charging speed No everyday struggle of long charging times – >4C/15 minute charge enabled by thin films
Description of the effect
Green, cost-effective batteries are essential for sustainable electrification of industries and society.
• MINIMAL IMPACT – Maximum performance
o LionVolt offers a groundbreaking 3D solid-state technology for next-generation batteries that are 100% safe, weight 50% less, with 200% higher performance than state-of-the-art Li-on batteries. The company implements green alternatives, in contrast to conventional batteries and use Sustainable materials & circular processes.
• FULLY RETROFITTABLE – Into existing commercial formats.
o Currently it’s very challenging to keep up with the growing industry demands for faster charging, higher engergy, safer batteries while being kind to our environment and cost effective at the same time. The LionVolt 3D battery technology has been redesigned from the ground up to do just that. LionVolt revolutionary 3D battery is based on completely new battery architecture while fully retrofittable into existing commercial formats.
• THE Z-DIMENSION
o While the majority of the battery industry today focuses on developing new materials, at LionVolt work on a new 3D architecture for the future battery, which is complimentary and agnostic to the battery materials.
Company/companies that developed/implemented/offer the innovation
LionVolt is an innovative battery start-up company (spun out of TNO at Holst Centre) located within the High Tech Campus of Eindhoven, in the Netherlands. Founded in the spring of 2020, their Mission is to develop and scale 3D solid-state batteries that deliver high performance, fast charging, intrinsic safety, and are sustainable. The company is backed-up with 7 years of R&D, which gives it a solid basis to accelerate. Their Vision is to start establishing a scalable giga factory within the next five years and to become a key player within the global battery industry.
Info@lionvolt.com