Navitas Advanced Solutions Group, LLC — Department of Defense STTR Phase I: A18B-T015

Navitas Advanced Solutions Group, LLC — STTR Phase I award from Department of Defense.

Amount
$150,000
Agency
Department of Defense · Army
Program / Phase
STTR · Phase I
Topic
A18B-T015
Solicitation
18.B
NAICS
Place of performance
MI
Period
2018-12-20 → 2019-06-20

Description

Navitas will collaborate with the University of Maryland group to develop a flexible microporous Li metal anode. The proposed porous anode will reduce Li dendrite growth via its built-in porosity and increase rate capability via its high surface area. It will enable a conformal, safe, and light weight lithium metal batteries as soldier portable power devices. The Phase I project will demonstrate the anode feasibility with specific energy >350 Wh/kg and cycle life >150. The Phase II project will extend the microporous electrode technology to cathode and demonstrate a pouch cell (at 3 Ah) with specific energy >400 Wh/kg and cycle life >300. A prototyping conformal battery will be delivered.