Nissan announced this Wednesday a partnership with the American company LiCAP Technologies, Inc. for the development of production process technology for solid-state battery electrodes.
The Japanese brand clarifies that the development of a dry production process for the cathode electrode “represents an added value for efficient production and the future commercialization of this type of battery”. Compared to conventional methods that use solvents, dry process electrodes eliminate the need for drying and solvent recovery, significantly reducing manufacturing costs and environmental impact. However, in view of large-scale production, achieving high levels of efficiency remains a challenge for this type of technology.
Thus, the partnership between Nissan Motor Company and LiCAP will enable the acceleration of the development of dry electrode production processes, representing a crucial step towards the realization of the next generation of electric vehicles equipped with high-performance solid-state batteries at competitive costs.
It is worth noting that the Japanese automaker plans to launch its first vehicle with solid-state battery technology in 2028. Solid-state batteries can increase energy density by up to 30% compared to lithium-ion batteries. At the same time, this technology is considered more economical and better suited to temperature fluctuations.
