Next generation lithium-based batteries are typically focused on cells containing lithium-metal anodes due to their potential to enable high energy capacities and densities. This includes solid state batteries which are widely considered an important innovation in the energy storage industry to create safe high-energy batteries for a range of end-use applications, including electric vehicles. A key element of a solid-state battery is the solid-state electrolyte which needs to support very high lithium ion conductivity, while maintaining electrochemical and chemical stability against both the anode and cathode. JCESR has a growing portfolio of next generation lithium-based battery technologies, including several granted US patents for lithium-metal battery applications.

Granted Patents:

US Patent #	Title (URL)	Institution(s)	Inst. Identifier
10,553,874	Protective coatings for lithium anodes	Argonne National Laboratory	ANL-IN-16-168
10,547,088	High Coulombic efficiency cycling of metal batteries	Pacific Northwest National Laboratory	PNNL-30631
10,367,189	Anode-free rechargeable battery	Pacific Northwest National Laboratory	PNNL-30631