Solidion Develops a Lithium Battery that can be Charged in 5 minutes With Key Newly Granted US Patent
Solidion Technology (STI) has developed and patented a breakthrough battery technology enabling 5-minute charging for lithium batteries. The innovation uses a graphene-based heat spreader system that efficiently manages battery temperature during charging and operation, addressing key challenges in EV adoption. The system alternates between heating during charging and cooling during discharge, utilizing graphene's superior thermal conductivity (5,300 W/m-K) compared to copper (410 W/m-K). This technology enables fast charging in all weather conditions, particularly addressing the limitations of current EV batteries in cold temperatures. Solidion aims to commercialize this technology within 2-3 years.
Solidion Technology (STI) ha sviluppato e brevettato una tecnologia innovativa per batterie che consente una carica in 5 minuti per batterie al litio. L'innovazione utilizza un sistema di diffusione del calore basato sul grafene che gestisce in modo efficiente la temperatura della batteria durante la ricarica e il funzionamento, affrontando le principali sfide nell'adozione dei veicoli elettrici (EV). Il sistema alterna il riscaldamento durante la ricarica e il raffreddamento durante la scarica, sfruttando la superiore conducibilità termica del grafene (5.300 W/m-K) rispetto al rame (410 W/m-K). Questa tecnologia consente una ricarica rapida in tutte le condizioni atmosferiche, affrontando in particolare le limitazioni delle attuali batterie EV in basse temperature. Solidion mira a commercializzare questa tecnologia entro 2-3 anni.
Solidion Technology (STI) ha desarrollado y patentado una tecnología de batería innovadora que permite una carga en 5 minutos para baterías de litio. La innovación utiliza un sistema de distribución de calor basado en grafeno que gestiona de manera eficiente la temperatura de la batería durante la carga y el funcionamiento, abordando los principales desafíos en la adopción de vehículos eléctricos (EV). El sistema alterna entre calentar durante la carga y enfriar durante la descarga, aprovechando la superior conductividad térmica del grafeno (5,300 W/m-K) en comparación con el cobre (410 W/m-K). Esta tecnología permite la carga rápida en todas las condiciones climáticas, abordando particularmente las limitaciones de las baterías EV actuales en temperaturas frías. Solidion tiene como objetivo comercializar esta tecnología en un plazo de 2-3 años.
솔리디온 테크놀로지 (STI)는 리튬 배터리의 5분 충전을 가능하게 하는 혁신적인 배터리 기술을 개발하고 특허를 받았습니다. 이 혁신은 충전 및 작동 중 배터리 온도를 효율적으로 관리하는 그래핀 기반 열 분산 시스템을 사용하여 전기차 (EV) 채택에서의 주요 문제를 해결합니다. 이 시스템은 충전 중에는 가열하고 방전 중에는 냉각하는 방식으로 전환되며, 그래핀이 구리(410 W/m-K)보다 우수한 열전도율(5,300 W/m-K)을 활용합니다. 이 기술은 모든 기상 조건에서 빠른 충전을 가능하게 하며, 특히 추운 온도에서 현재 EV 배터리의 한계를 해결합니다. 솔리디온은 이 기술을 2-3년 내에 상용화할 계획입니다.
Solidion Technology (STI) a développé et breveté une technologie de batterie révolutionnaire permettant une charge en 5 minutes pour les batteries lithium. L'innovation utilise un système de répartition de chaleur basé sur le graphène qui gère efficacement la température de la batterie pendant la charge et le fonctionnement, répondant ainsi à des défis clés dans l'adoption des véhicules électriques (VE). Le système alterne entre le chauffage lors de la charge et le refroidissement lors de la décharge, en tirant parti de la conductivité thermique supérieure du graphène (5 300 W/m-K) par rapport à celle du cuivre (410 W/m-K). Cette technologie permet une charge rapide dans toutes les conditions météorologiques, abordant particulièrement les limitations des batteries VE actuelles par temps froid. Solidion vise à commercialiser cette technologie d'ici 2 à 3 ans.
Solidion Technology (STI) hat eine groundbreaking Batterietechnologie entwickelt und patentiert, die eine 5-minütige Ladezeit für Lithium-Batterien ermöglicht. Die Innovation nutzt ein Graphen-basiertes Wärmeverteilungssystem, das die Batterietemperatur während des Ladevorgangs und des Betriebs effizient verwaltet und somit wichtige Herausforderungen bei der Einführung von Elektrofahrzeugen (EV) angeht. Das System wechselt zwischen Heizen während des Ladevorgangs und Kühlen während der Entladung und nutzt die überlegene Wärmeleitfähigkeit von Graphen (5.300 W/m-K) im Vergleich zu Kupfer (410 W/m-K). Diese Technologie ermöglicht ein schnelles Laden unter allen Wetterbedingungen, insbesondere um die Einschränkungen der aktuellen EV-Batterien bei kalten Temperaturen anzugehen. Solidion plant, diese Technologie innerhalb von 2-3 Jahren zu commercialisieren.
- Patented innovative battery technology enabling 5-minute charging
- Technology works in all weather conditions, solving a major EV adoption barrier
- Superior thermal management system using graphene with 13x better conductivity than copper
- Clear commercialization timeline of 2-3 years
- Technology not yet commercialized, requiring 2-3 year development period
Insights
This patent represents a significant technological breakthrough in EV battery charging. The 5-minute charging capability combined with all-weather functionality addresses two critical market barriers: charging time and temperature sensitivity. The graphene-based heat management system is particularly innovative, offering 13x better thermal conductivity than traditional copper solutions at 25% of the weight.
The dual heating/cooling mechanism is technically sophisticated yet practical, potentially solving the cold-weather charging limitations that plague current EVs. However, the 2-3 year commercialization timeline suggests significant development work remains. The cost-effectiveness claim needs validation at scale, as graphene manufacturing costs have historically been a limiting factor. Market impact will ultimately depend on manufacturing scalability and integration costs with existing EV platforms.
The market implications of this technology are substantial. Fast charging comparable to gas refueling would eliminate a major barrier to EV adoption. Currently, 78% of non-EV owners cite charging time as a primary concern. The all-weather capability is particularly relevant for expanding EV markets in cold-climate regions, potentially opening up significant new market opportunities in Northern Europe and North America.
However, the 2-3 year commercialization timeline means near-term financial impact will be Competitors are also developing fast-charging solutions, making speed to market crucial. The technology's success will depend on Solidion's ability to secure strategic partnerships with major EV manufacturers and battery producers during the development phase.
Solidion is granted a key US patent on a Graphene-Enabled Battery Fast-Charging and Cooling System
DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solidion Technology, Inc. (ticker “STI”), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, today announced that its battery scientists have successfully developed a cost-effective strategy for enabling completion of charging in 5 minutes for a wide range of lithium batteries.
Range anxiety, the fear that an electric vehicle (EV) may run out of battery power during a trip, has long been regarded as a key reason for consumers’ reluctance to adopt EVs. This issue is exacerbated by the notion that recharging batteries usually takes much longer time than refueling internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs).
To be competitive with ICEVs, fast charging of EVs should be weather-independent and comparable in time as refueling a gasoline car. Variations in temperatures in different geographic regions and seasons poses a challenge in fast charging EV batteries, since batteries can behave very differently. In winter, half of the United States and most of Northern Europe has an average temperature below 0°C. None of today’s EV batteries allow for fast charging at low temperatures.
Responsive to EV market’s urgent need for a battery that can be fast charged at all climate conditions, Solidion’s technical team has developed and patented an effective method and system for fast charging a battery cell or pack without negatively impacting the battery. The strategy also allows a battery system to operate in a safe mode and avoid a thermal runaway problem.
The technology uses a graphene-based heat spreader to quickly move heat from a battery to warm it up before or during fast charging. It also has a cooling system that kicks in when the battery is in use, like when powering a device or electric vehicle. The heat spreader moves the heat to the cooling system for efficient cooling. The system switches between heating when charging and cooling when discharging. Graphene, with its super high thermal conductivity (5,300 W/m-K), is much more effective than copper, which has a lower conductivity (410 W/m-K) and is four times heavier.
Solidion is aimed at fully commercializing this technology in 2-3 years.
About Solidion Technology, Inc.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion’s core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems and electric vehicles for ground, air, and sea transportation. Recognized as a global IP leader in both the high-capacity anode, utilizing a non-silane based solution, and the high-energy solid-state battery. Solidion is uniquely positioned to offer two lines of battery products: (i) advanced anode materials (ready for production expansion); and (ii) three classes of solid-state batteries, including Silicon-rich all-solid-state lithium-ion cells (Gen 1), anodeless lithium metal cells (Gen 2), and lithium-sulfur cells (Gen 3), all featuring an advanced polymer- or polymer/inorganic composite-based solid electrolyte that is process-friendly. Solidion’s solid-state batteries can be manufactured at scale using current lithium-ion cell production facilities; this feature enables fastest time-to-market of safe solid-state batteries. Solidion batteries are designed to deliver significantly extended EV range, improved battery safety, lower cost per KWh, fastest time-to-market, and next-gen cathodes (potential to replace expensive nickel and cobalt with sulfur (S) and other more abundant elements).
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