SK On has successfully co-developed a polymer electrolyte for lithium metal batteries that can operate at room temperature, in collaboration with the research team from the University of Texas, initially led by Professor John B. Goodenough and now headed by his disciple, Professor Arumugam Manthiram.
Professor John B. Goodenough, renowned for his groundbreaking work in lithium-ion battery technology, received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry at the age of 97, setting the record for the oldest Nobel laureate. His pioneering contributions have continued to influence the field, even after his passing in June last year.
Since 2020, SK On has been working on the joint development of “solid electrolytes” to realize lithium metal batteries. This collaboration has now borne fruit with the creation of a solid polymer electrolyte (SIPE) that addresses the long-standing challenge of low ionic conductivity in polymer…
