Advanced ionic glass thin films provide a new approach for battery separators and related electrochemical components that require both ion transport and mechanical durability. Conventional separator materials often struggle to balance conductivity, resistance to damage, and compatibility with high-capacity electrode materials. This technology enables thin, ion-conductive glass films that exhibit localized viscoelastic and viscoplastic behavior while maintaining the characteristics needed for demanding battery environments. The result is a material platform that can support higher-performance battery designs for applications requiring compact form factors, reliability, and long service life.
Description
This technology focuses on manufacturing of thin-film ionic glass materials engineered to combine ionic conductivity with localized mechanical ductility in a form suitable for integration into electrochemical devices.
The technology can be produced using scalable thin-film manufacturing approaches and may be incorporated directly onto battery components or used as a standalone separator layer. The material platform is compatible with a range of glass and composite architectures and can be fabricated across a range of thin-film thicknesses to meet application requirements.
By combining ion transport functionality with tailored mechanical behavior, the technology supports the development of advanced batteries utilizing high-capacity electrode materials while helping address challenges associated with durability, cycling performance, and device integration.
Benefits
- Combines ionic conductivity with localized mechanical ductility
- Supports thin, compact battery architectures
- May improve durability under repeated charge-discharge cycling
- Compatible with multiple thin-film manufacturing approaches
- Can be integrated directly with battery components
Applications and Industries
- Consumer electronics batteries
- Electric vehicle batteries
- Aerospace and aviation energy storage systems
- Uncrewed aerial systems and drones
- Advanced battery manufacturing
- Electrochemical device and component manufacturing
Contact
To learn more about this technology, email [email protected] or call 865-574-1051.
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Contact
To learn more about this technology, email [email protected] or call 865-574-1051.