Solidion Secures Patents for Liquid-to-Solid Battery Conversion, Expanding IP to 345+
Solidion Technology received a series of patents covering its liquid-to-solid electrolyte conversion platform that enables existing lithium-ion facilities to produce solid-state batteries without new equipment or process investment. The grants expand the company’s intellectual property portfolio to over 345 patents, positioning it for large-scale solid-state battery manufacturing.
1. Patent Grant Details
Solidion received patents on its proprietary liquid-to-solid electrolyte conversion platform that permits existing lithium-ion battery facilities to produce solid-state cells without new equipment. These grants increase the company's total patent portfolio to over 345, reinforcing its IP leadership in next-generation battery technologies.
2. Conversion Technology and Benefits
The platform involves producing dry cells in current Li-ion facilities, injecting a proprietary liquid electrolyte, and converting it in-cell into a semi-solid or solid electrolyte, significantly reducing flammability. This drop-in approach eliminates the need for costly new machinery or process development.
3. Positioning and Market Impact
By enabling at-scale solid-state battery production today, Solidion is poised to transform the lithium-ion battery industry and address safety concerns across applications like EVs, drones, and energy storage systems. The technology could accelerate adoption of solid-state batteries without capital expenditure for manufacturers.