Idemitsu to supply solid electrolytes
In addition, because they are resistant to high voltage and high temperature, all-solid-state batteries are expected to improve energy density and lengthen service life.
“We will expand our production capacity of lithium sulfide, an important intermediate raw material for solid electrolytes, to the world’s top class level (equivalent to 3 GWh/year of storage batteries) and establish an integrated value chain from raw materials to intermediate materials and products,” said the company in a statement.
Idemitsu will steadily meet the needs of automakers and battery manufacturers, aiming to commercialize all-solid-state batteries in 2027 to 28, and thenceforth accelerate the commercialization of solid electrolytes.