Soft metals like lithium and sodium have excellent properties for being batteries’ negative electrodes, with lithium considered as an ultimate anode material for future high-energy rechargeable batteries. There is a gap in understanding the grain orientation, also known as the texture, how such factor impacts the rechargeable metal battery performance. In this talk, I will explain how texturing can enable better performance in all solid-state batteries.

Cutting-edge in operando techniques are transforming solid-state battery research. Here we present batteries at work in in operando transmission electron microscopy and X-ray computed tomography. These techniques provide insight into lithium plating and stripping dynamics, as well as chemical and microstructural changes in composite cathodes and at interfaces on the example of garnet and polymer type batteries. This knowledge paves the way for stable battery performance and safety, driving next-generation innovations in high-energy-density solid-state batteries.

Nissan remains committed to bringing All-Solid-State Battery vehicles to market as part of our "Ambition 2030" business plan. ASSB technology holds the key to longer range, faster charging, enhanced safety, and ultimately a more exciting driving experience for our customers. While first-generation ASSBs are expected to be a game changer in terms of performance, next-generation ASSBs are expected to extend those performance improvements to a wider audience.

As solid-state batteries (SSBs) drive the future of energy storage, manufacturing must evolve. Rondol Industrie introduces vertical extrusion, a solvent-free, thermomechanically controlled process adapted from pharma to battery production. This compact, high-precision system enables direct shaping of composite electrolytes and electrodes while drastically reducing and in some cases completely eliminating the use of toxic solvents. Fine control over shear, heat, and timing preserves material integrity. The talk will also explore the opportunities to create partnerships and speed up the translation from lab scale formulations into pre industrial manufacturing for next generation SSB technologies - safe, sustainable and lower cost.

We present a room-temperature solid-state Li–air battery that enables four-electron Li2O formation, offering energy densities comparable to gasoline. The design integrates Li10GeP2S12 (LGPS) nanoparticles in a modified polyethylene oxide (PEO) matrix, forming a composite polymer electrolyte. This architecture promotes a mixed ion–electron conducting Li2O discharge product and stable cycling over 1000 cycles at 1000 mAh/g, with low polarization and high-rate capability. The system achieves specific energies >1 kWh/kg and volumetric energy densities near 1000 Wh/L—surpassing current lithium-ion technologies. These results advance solid-state Li–air batteries for high-impact applications in transportation, aviation, and maritime sectors.

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) promise superior energy density and safety over conventional lithium-ion systems, but they face persistent challenges in high power applications and fast charging, particularly in subzero conditions. By integrating a precise thermal control system, we enable ASSBs to deliver on-demand performance without compromising cost, cycle life, or safety. This presentation will explore the design and implementation of our approach and demonstrate its broad applicability across the battery industry.

The push to deliver increased vehicle range for a lower cost has led automotive OEMs to focus on Mn-rich cathode chemistry. Low-cost and abundant Mn is a key enabler reducing metal costs in BEV batteries expected by the end of the decade. Umicore is a global leader in the battery cathode materials manufacturing space, with over 20 years of experience and expertise in development of specialized products using innovative processes, driven primarily by customer demand. This presentation will provide an overview of development of sustainable layered Mn-rich cathodes (HLM) materials for high performance and low cost segment of electric vehicle market.

Engineering the cathode electrode formulation is needed to increase the energy density of lithium-ion batteries. In this study, we will present our work on the electrochemical performance of cathode electrode systems based on the blend of Nickel Cobalt Manganese Aluminum (NCMA) and Lithium Ferro Manganese Phosphate (LFMP).