According to TheElec, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is researching, developing and manufacturing oxide solid-state batteries for IT equipment. Meanwhile, affiliate Samsung SDI plans to focus on ceramic sulfide solid-state batteries. The company plans to start operating a battery test line within the second quarter of this year.
In simple terms, solid-state batteries use solid-state electrolytes instead of liquid electrolytes in current commercial batteries, and this also means that it does not require a separator, which greatly reduces the possibility of battery fire while also increasing the energy density of the battery. enable them to support longer periods of use.
▲ Source: Samsung Electro-Mechanics
It is found that the current research on solid-state batteries in the industry mainly focuses on ceramic (sulfide and oxide) and polyimide types, while some combine these two materials. Samsung Electro-Mechanics is focusing its research on ceramic oxide types, the sources said.
According to reports, oxide materials are relatively stable and easy to handle. Since IT products are primarily portable devices, the company prioritizes their stability, which also means they can be more easily mass-produced.
