Crystal Orientation Breakthrough Enables Low-Pressure Solid-State Battery Operation
Scientists have demonstrated that controlling cathode crystal orientation can eliminate destructive stress in solid-state batteries. This breakthrough allows lithium metal batteries to operate at pressures below 5 MPa, addressing a major commercialization barrier.
Crystal Engineering Unlocks Low-Pressure Solid-State Battery Performance
Researchers have made a significant advancement in solid-state battery technology by demonstrating how cathode crystal orientation controls mechanical stress generation during operation. According to reports published in Nature Communications, this discovery enables lithium metal solid-state batteries to function effectively at stack pressures below 5 megapascals – dramatically lower than the 60+ MPa typically required.
