| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2010.1 |
| Topic No.: |
N101-031 |
| Topic Title: |
Non-Flammable Electrolyte for Naval Aviation Lithium Batteries |
| Proposal No.: |
N101-031-1167 |
| Firm: |
Farasis Energy, Inc.
23575 Cabot Blvd
Suite 205
Hayward, California 94545 |
| Contact: |
Keith Kepler |
| Phone: |
(510) 732-6600 |
| Web Site: |
www.farasis.com |
| Abstract: |
Lithium ion batteries are one of the most energy dense electrochemical energy storage systems currently available. The market for secondary batteries has been revolutionized by this battery system. Since its introduction in 1991, Li-ion battery chemistry has changed little, but now requires substantial improvements to if this system is to realize its full potential in the future as the premier portable energy storage system. One major improvement that needs to be addressed is the current highly flammable electrolyte. New approaches are needed to identify a nonflammable electrolyte that will improve the safety of this system which has become a major issue in the long term proliferation of Li-ion batteries in the consumer and aerospace markets. |
| Benefits: |
Successful development of the proposed nonflammable electrolytes for safe high energy Li-ion batteries would lead to commercialization of the materials through fabrication of new batteries for DoD and through licensing opportunities to other battery companies and chemical manufacturers. Safe Li-ion batteries are needed for the aerospace market and as Li-ion batteries are increased in size for electric vehicles, safety is of paramount importance. Nonflammable electrolytes are needed to penetrate these new markets and will represent a lucrative commercial opportunity when developed. |