Solid-State Battery Developments: A Cross-Sectional Patent Analysis

Raj Bridgelall ()
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Raj Bridgelall: Department of Transportation and Supply Chain, College of Business, North Dakota State University, P.O. Box 6050, Fargo, ND 58108-6050, USA

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 24, 1-28

Abstract: Solid-state batteries (SSBs) hold the potential to revolutionize energy storage systems by offering enhanced safety, higher energy density, and longer life cycles compared with conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, the widespread adoption of SSBs faces significant challenges, including low charge mobility, high internal resistance, mechanical degradation, and the use of unsustainable materials. These technical and manufacturing hurdles have hindered the large-scale commercialization of SSBs, which are crucial for applications such as electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy storage. This study systematically reviews the global SSB patent landscape using a cross-sectional bibliometric and thematic analysis to identify innovations addressing key technical challenges. The study classifies innovations into key problem and solution areas by meticulously examining 244 patents across multiple dimensions, including year, geographic distribution, inventor engagement, award latency, and technological focus. The analysis reveals significant advancements in electrolyte materials, electrode designs, and manufacturability. This research contributes a comprehensive analysis of the technological landscape, offering valuable insights into ongoing advancements and providing a roadmap for future research and development. This work will benefit researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers by highlighting the most promising areas for innovation, thereby accelerating the commercialization of SSBs, and supporting the transition toward more sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions.

Keywords: patent analysis; energy storage technology; solid electrolytes; ionic conductivity; battery manufacturability; sustainable materials; advanced energy materials; battery innovation trends; electric vehicles; patent bibliometrics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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