New Directions in Electrolyte Development

A back to basics on electrolytes and how they are being developed to solve the shortcomings of existing materials, by Ralph Wise of Novolyte Technologies

Electrolytes are the life blood of electrochemical cells and an area of intense research interest in advanced lithium‑ion battery research for a wide range of applications, spanning small consumer electronics to xEVs and large energy storage systems of 1 MWh or greater. Without the optimal electrolyte formulation tuned to its specific chemistry or operating environment, a lithium‑ion cell would not work well and would not be fit for its intended . . .