As per the recent plan of the Samsung subsidiary, Samsung Electro-Mechanics is to produce research, develop, and manufacture oxide solid-state batteries for IT equipment. For the time in current commercial batteries, solid-state batteries use solid-state electrolytes instead of liquid electrolytes.
Therefore the current research on solid-state batteries in the industry mainly focuses on ceramic (sulfide and oxide) and polyimide types, while some combine these two materials. Additionally, sources are reflecting Samsung Electro-Mechanics is focusing its research on ceramic oxide types.
Within the second quarter of this year, Samsung Electro-Mechanics plans to start operating a battery test line focusing on ceramic sulfide solid-state batteries. This will greatly contribute to reducing the possibility of battery fire as not require a separator. Additionally, increase the energy density of the battery, while also enabling them to support longer periods of use.
The report (via The Elec) also finds that oxide materials are relatively stable and easy to handle. Thus, the company prioritizes its stability, which also means it can be more easily mass-produced since IT products are primarily portable devices.
