Building Solid-State Batteries: Insights from Swiss Research Labs
Author:
Kravchyk Kostiantyn V.,Battaglia Corsin,Siller Valerie,Lelotte Barthélémy,El Kazzi Mario,Morzy Jedrzej,Futscher Moritz,Romanyuk Yaroslav,Stalder Michael,Fuerst Axel,Kovalenko Maksym
Abstract
This review article delves into the growing field of solid-state batteries as a compelling alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries. The article surveys ongoing research efforts at renowned Swiss institutions such as ETH Zurich, Empa, Paul Scherrer Institute, and Berner Fachhochschule covering various aspects, from a fundamental understanding of battery interfaces to practical issues of solid-state battery fabrication, their design, and production. The article then outlines the prospects of solid-state batteries, emphasizing the imperative practical challenges that remain to be overcome and highlighting Swiss research groups’ efforts and research directions in this field.
Publisher
Swiss Chemical Society