Gelion (AIM: GELN), the Anglo-Australian battery innovator, announces an update on its Next Generation (“GEN 3”) Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) battery development.
Building on the announcements made in March and April 2024, Gelion has now successfully developed 1 Ah semi-solid-state Li-S pouch cells with its GEN 3 cell technology. The Company’s modelling from these 1 Ah GEN 3 cells predicts that a 10 Ah cell can be expected to deliver energy density greater than 400 Wh/kg.
Gelion’s GEN 3 technology uses a unique sulfur cathode material (fabricated using a unique, low energy process carried out at room temperature), water-based cathode processing (non-toxic), and a proprietary liquid electrolyte. The GEN 3 platform is based on a specially engineered formulation of commercially available materials in combination with abundant sulfur to demonstrate high energy density and operational temperature capability.
John Wood, CEO of Gelion commented on the development:
“Gelion has assembled a formidable technology base and team to progress its development program towards unlocking the full potential of this important cell chemistry. The GEN 3 cell, an evolution of the GEN 2, not only retains the high energy density of its predecessor but also offers enhanced functionality. It is designed to surpass the GEN 2 in both performance and manufacturability, paving the way for scalable production.”
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