Solid-State Lithium-Ion Battery Innovation & Patent Review 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Solid-State Lithium-Ion Battery Innovation & Patent Review" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This review discusses technical options that are pursued by key commercial lithium-ion battery players to build solid-state Li-ion batteries for an increasing number of applications (IoT, medical devices, consumer electronics, electric vehicles/trains, stationary applications).

A machine learning supported screening of the global patent literature for commercial relevance provides the basis for unique insights, which have been condensed into an innovation decision tree and a gap analysis (liquid vs. solid electrolyte Li-ion batteries).

Report Scope

• This review is based on a machine learning supported screening of 260,004 patent documents.
• 23 decision tree diagrams illustrate how R&D players have made a variety of choices as to which concepts, materials, processes, architectures to pursue.
• The review includes a discussion of 11 current and 24 prospective solid-state lithium-ion battery suppliers, as well as of 6 materials & technology suppliers.
• Key solid-state battery patent families by 38 additional companies are listed with links to the full text.

Reasons to Buy

Innovation decision tree diagrams allow for a comprehensive understanding as to how R&D decisions diverge or are similar between different protagonists. By understanding the weaknesses and strengths of different innovators, unique R&D programs can be defined that study unexplored areas based on a well-adjusted resource allocation that makes time-to-market targets achievable.

Key Highlights

A key highlight is that this review condenses the global R&D effort in the area of solid-state Li-ion batteries into easy to understand graphs. Connections and divergences can be identified between players that are very different in geographical location or size.

A deep dive on cathode/solid electrolyte interface engineering options provides for inspiration as to how the longevity of solid-state Li-ion batteries can be further improved.

Key Topics Covered

1. Executive Summary

2. About the Author

3. Introduction

• Focus of this Review
• Solid-State vs. Liquid Li-Ion Batteries

4. The Solid-State Li-Ion Battery Market Today

5. Battery Technology Adoption Framework

• Application Requirements & Industrial Logic
• Electronics - Integrated Circuits
• Medical Implants
• Electronics - Mobile Computing
• Automotive & Rolling Stock (Train) Applications
• Patent Portfolio Readiness Level (PPRL)
• Machine Learning-Based Identification of Commercially Relevant Patents

6. Innovation Decision Tree

• Solid Electrolytes - Concepts
• Solid Electrolytes - Zirconium-Containing
• Solid Electrolytes - Phosphate-Based
• Solid Electrolytes - Boron-Containing
• Solid Electrolytes - Lithium Oxide/Lithium Hydroxide Glasses
• Solid Electrolytes - Inorganic Sulfides
• Solid Electrolytes - Silica/Silicate-Based
• Solid Electrolytes - Others
• Solid Electrolytes - Organic Polymers
• Lithium Salts Used in Combination with Solid/Polymer Electrolytes
• Liquid and Solid Organic Molecules that have been Combined with Solid Electrolytes
• Deposition Processes to Produce Solid Electrolyte Films
• Solid Electrolyte Binders
• Cathode Binders used in Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries
• Cathode Materials for Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries
• Cathode Additives for Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries
• Anode Materials for Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries
• Solid-State Li-Ion Battery Cell Design
• Solid-State Li-Ion Battery Cell Design - Concepts
• Solid-State Li-Ion Battery Modules
• Packaging Materials for Solid-State Li-Ion Battery Cells
• Applications Targeted with Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries
• Solid-State Li-Ion Battery Patents that Focus on Increasing Reliability

7. Technology Gap Assessment - Liquid vs. Solid Electrolytes

• Inherent Safety - Key Risk Factors
• Energy Density - Cathode & Anode Material Selections
• Power Density - Li-Ion Conductivity of Solid Electrolytes
• Longevity - Risk of Crack Formation & Chemical Instability
• Battery Size
• Raw Materials & Manufacturing Processes - Costs
• Opportunities for Hybrid Liquid/Solid Electrolyte Cells & Modules

8. Predictions

9. Assessment of Companies

• Suppliers of Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries (Mass Production or Wide Sampling for Homologation Purposes)
• Murata Manufacturing
• ProLogium
• TDK/ATL
• NGK Insulators
• FDK/Fujitsu
• Qingtao Kunshan
• Hitachi Shipbuilding (Hitachi Zosen)
• Blue Solutions
• Ilika Technologies
• Front Edge Technology
• Cymbet
• Prospective Solid-State Li-Ion Battery Suppliers
• Toyota
• LG Chemical
• Panasonic
• Bosch/Seeo
• Samsung
• Hyundai Motor/Kia Motors
• BYD
• IBM
• Hitachi Chemical
• Toshiba
• Furukawa Battery
• Hitachi
• Lishen
• QuantumScape/VW
• BMW
• NGK Spark Plugs
• Seiko Epson
• I TEN
• BASF/Sion Power
• Ionic Materials
• Solid Power
• Medtronic
• Johnson Battery Technologies
• BrightVolt
• Materials & Technology Suppliers (Current & Prospective)
• Fujifilm
• Idemitsu Kosan
• Nippon Zeon
• Toppan Printing
• Hydro Qubec
• Asahi Kasei/Asahi Chemical

10. Deep Dive - Options to Stabilize the Positive Electrode/Electrolyte Interface

11. Key Patent Families by 38 Additional Companies

12. Appendix: Patent Analysis & Validation

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