The AMaLiS 2.0 research project, involving multiple institutions in Germany, aims to enhance the stability and lifespan of lithium-air batteries—promising candidates for next-generation energy storage—with a novel design using a membrane that separates the positive and negative electrodes. This innovation allows for the use of different electrolytes on each side, potentially improving battery performance. The project focuses on extending the lifetime of these batteries, which theoretically offer ten times the energy storage capacity of conventional lithium-ion batteries but currently face stability challenges.
Led by IOLITEC Ionic Liquids Technologies, with participation from the University of Oldenburg, University of Münster’s MEET Battery Research Center, and the Fraunhofer IFAM Institute, the initiative has received around 1.1 million euros in funding over three years. The approach includes developing a specialized separator and testing a gas diffusion electrode made of nanostructured titanium carbide to prevent unwanted gases from entering the battery. The team utilizes various scientific methods to investigate and optimize the interaction between the membranes and electrodes. Ultimately, they aim to deliver a stable, rechargeable prototype, marking a significant step toward practical applications of lithium-air batteries in electric vehicles and stationary energy storage.
