Overview

2 ACADEMIA Lithium-ion Batteries/Solid-state

Research on lithium-ion cathodes uncovers how atomic structure, microstructure, doping, coatings, and electrolytes stabilize nickel-rich and lithium-rich phases.

Anode material research is revisiting the roots of lithium batteries, focusing on stable lithium metal stripping and plating.

Solid-state battery reproducibility is a challenge—proposed standards and methodologies aim to push the field forward.

Sodium-ion Batteries

Na-ion batteries are moving from academia to commercialization. While hard carbon seems to be the preferred anode, the best cathode—Prussian whites/blues, NASICONs, layered oxides—remains uncertain.

The next few years will reveal key challenges and innovations, including progress in sodium-ion solid-state cells.

Novel Materials

Academia is fueling the discovery of new crystal structures, materials, and breakthroughs.

Turning lab innovations into commercial products takes time—but past discoveries like LCO, NMC, and LFP have paved the way.

Deep learning is ramping up to uncover next-gen cathode and electrolyte compositions.

Molecular electrolytes are prime candidates for high-speed research methods.

Call to Action

Academic research complements industrial activities. Academia has more freedom to explore unproven ideas and materials, and to do in-depth studies of battery mechanisms. Academia can share best practices and produce open-source tools. Academic research should be a place for discovery and understanding. The creation is knowledge in posterum, not a product for immediate sale.

Macro Research Trends Seminal Literature Lithium-ion Cathode Anode Electrolyte Sodium Ion New & Alternative Chemistries Fast & Extreme Fast Charging Fundamentals Life Prediction and Modelling Testing & Analysis Techniques Recycling Battery Safety

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