- Argylium focuses on scaling Sulfide Solid Electrolyte materials for All-Solid-State Batteries.
- Syensqo's pilot line in La Rochelle and Paris lab contribute to the development.
- Axens provides expertise in process design and industrial scale-up.
- IFPEN offers knowledge in inorganic chemistry and sulfide materials.
Introduction
Argylium, a new company formed by Syensqo and Axens, aims to advance the development and commercialization of solid-state battery materials in Europe. This initiative is a significant step towards enhancing Europe's capabilities in next-generation battery technologies.
Solid-State Battery Advantages
Solid-state batteries replace liquid electrolytes with solid materials, offering benefits such as increased safety, higher energy density, and faster charging capabilities. These features make them a promising solution for electric vehicles and energy storage systems.
Syensqo's Contribution
Syensqo brings its experience from operating a solid-state battery pilot line in La Rochelle and over a decade of technology development at its Paris laboratory. This expertise is crucial for accelerating the industrialization of Sulfide Solid Electrolyte materials for All-Solid-State Batteries (ASSB).
Axens and IFPEN's Role
Axens contributes its proven expertise in process design, industrial scale-up, and global operations of inorganic chemistry plants. Additionally, IFPEN provides renowned know-how in inorganic chemistry and expertise in oxide or sulfide divided materials, supporting the research and development efforts at its Lyon research center.
