Nissan developing new method to boost lithium-ion battery capacity

Nissan Motor and Nissan Arc have announced a breakthrough that will help to boost the performance of lithium-ion batteries.

The joint development of an atomic analysis methodology has allowed researches to better understand the electrode structure of silicon monoxide (SiO) during charging cycles, which Nissan believes is key to boosting next generation lithium-ion battery capacity.

The methodology provides an accurate understanding of the atomic structure of SiO and suggests it will allow the storage of a larger number of lithium-ions compared to common carbon-based materials, which will lead to better battery performance.

Takao Asami, senior vice president of Nissan Motor and president of Nissan Arc, said: “The invention of this new analysis method is essential to further develop the next generation of high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. It will certainly become one of our core technologies. The utilisation of this analysis method in our future R&D will surely contribute to extending the cruising range of future zero-emission vehicles.”

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