At the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and Lomonosov Moscow State University, work is underway to create new metal-ion batteries that could replace lead-acid counterparts. This was announced by Evgeny Antipov, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).
We have created a scientific cluster at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and Lomonosov Moscow State University, capable of developing competitive solutions at the level of the best world laboratories. Our cathode materials are developed based on our own technologies and patents, which allows us to produce batteries with characteristics comparable to leading foreign counterparts.
The developed cathode materials are used in various fields — electric transport, electric vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, robotics, stationary energy storage, and backup power sources.
Depending on the requirements of a particular application, materials with special characteristics are developed: some provide high specific energy, others - maximum safety and durability.
Scientists are also working on the technology of obtaining lithium-ion materials, while simultaneously developing sodium-ion batteries. The developments will allow replacing expensive versions with lithium.
Despite the somewhat lower specific energy, sodium-ion batteries win in cost, power and the ability to be stored in a fully discharged state, which makes them a promising replacement for lead-acid batteries. It is likely that they will soon take their place in the market.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Moscow will begin producing batteries for personal mobility devices.
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