Lithium-ion battery research

Initial studies have indicated that a composite material using lithium-ion conducting fibres can be an effective solid- state electrolyte. As a key member of the ZeST project, targeting the development of a lithium-ion conducting fibre material for use in a composite solid-state electrolyte for next-generation batteries, the Thermal Ceramics business at Morgan Advanced Materials will work with the novel glass group at the University of Southampton to develop a process to manufacture specialist fibres of a new composition to a tight tolerance with high yield.

The University of Southampton is contributing world-leading experience and equipment in drawing novel glasses into fibre form to the project, which targets early commercial scale-up using greener and more efficient processes. Morgan's Thermal Ceramics business is engaged with a leading battery producer with a view to supplying the material commercially if the project is successful.