Conventional lithium-ion batteries face limits in gravimetric energy density, raw-material supply and safety for aviation and long-range mobility.
R&D Focus
Lithium-sulfur cells, boron-nitride nanotubes and lithium-metal protection.
Innovative Solution
Combines sulfur cathodes, BNNT structures and lithium nanomesh to improve energy density, cycle performance and safety.
Solution Effectiveness
The GEN3 20-layer semi-solid-state cell was reported at more than 400 Wh/kg and 540 Wh/L, a 45% increase in volumetric energy density over the prior design. Twenty-eight cells passed nail-penetration tests against cited safety standards.
Investment Funding
Last Funding Stage
Grant
Last Funding Amount
$1.35M
Last Funding Date
6/26/2024
Startup Stage
IPO
Lead Investors
Commonwealth Government
Revenue
$1M to $10M
People
CEO
Dr Lee Finniear
About
Li-S Energy is an Australian company that develops and produces lithium sulfur batteries.
Products
Product
GEN3 lithium-sulfur pouch cells.
Star Product
GEN3 20-layer semi-solid-state lithium-sulfur cell, because it demonstrates the company’s current energy-density and manufacturability progress.
Demo Product or Complete Product?
Pilot manufacturing and customer-validation stage; a 2 MWh production facility is operating and a 200 MWh facility is planned.
Future Plan
Market Expansion
Planning a 200 MWh manufacturing facility and licensing or supply partnerships for aviation, drones and electric mobility.
Investment Funding
The 2 MWh facility involved about A$10 million in investment and a reported A$1.7 million government grant.
Awards and Recognitions
Certifications
Cells have been tested against UL 2271, UL 2580 and relevant military nail-penetration requirements; this is test performance, not a blanket product certification.
M&A and Collabs
Collab
Deakin University and related research partners: BNNT and battery-material development.
Collab
Kea Aerospace and aviation partners: high-energy battery evaluation for flight applications.
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