Development and Analysis of Solid-State Batteries with the COMSOL® Platform

Over the years, the increase of energy density in lithium-ion batteries has begun to plateau. The impact of mainstream consumer electronics alone has doubled lithium-ion battery production, making it clear that the need for more viable energy storage solutions is immediate. Extensive research in material science, coupled with advances in computer databases, has allowed researchers access to powerful software tools that may be used for simulating structural behavior before performing any lab experiments. These program components allow for the specification of behaviors and interactions for materials tested. This is integral in the pursuit of developing solid-state batteries that function efficiently, safely, and sustainably, since the specifications of such parameters will enable fabrication of energy storage solutions that are less detrimental to the environment but have higher energy densities than lithium-ion batteries.