Pioneering Solid Electrolytes for Next-Generation Energy Storage

Rechargeable batteries are at the core of electrifying transportation, consumer electronics, and grid-scale storage. However, conventional liquid-based battery systems continue to face persistent challenges—such as flammability, dendrite formation, limited voltage windows, and long-term degradation. At the CAIM Lab, we address these limitations by focusing on the design and discovery of solid-state electrolytes, a key enabler for the next generation of high-performance and intrinsically safe batteries.

Unlike cathode or anode materials, solid electrolyte technologies have yet to converge on a dominant chemistry—offering a unique opportunity for fundamental innovation. This open landscape makes solid electrolytes an ideal target for computational and AI-driven materials discovery, where high-throughput screening and iterative optimization can lead to breakthroughs that might be missed through traditional trial-and-error approaches.

Our research leverages atomistic modeling, density functional theory (DFT), machine learning potentials (MLP), and materials informatics to predict ion transport, stability, and interfacial behavior. In parallel, we are building infrastructure for experimental automation and closed-loop synthesis-evaluation workflows, allowing us to rapidly validate and refine computational predictions.

By integrating these approaches, the CAIM Lab aims to accelerate the discovery of solid electrolytes with superior ionic conductivity, electrochemical/mechanical stability, and manufacturability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver materials that can unlock all-solid-state batteries with unmatched safety and energy density—paving the way for the future of electric mobility and renewable energy storage.