Piersica Inc. Receives Shell GameChanger Grant to Help Bring its Solid-State Battery Technology to Market
13 Mayo 2024 - 7:11AM
Business Wire
Piersica Inc., announced today that it has received a grant from
Shell GameChanger. The grant will help accelerate the development
of the company’s innovative solid-state battery technology.
Founded and led by a battery industry veteran Dr. Claudiu Bucur,
Piersica is at the forefront of developing novel battery
technology, utilizing new materials created by the company.
Piersica’s technology innovations include:
- a proprietary new lithium-conductive polymer,
- a highly conductive solid polymer electrolyte layer,
- a solid 3D lithium-metal anode layer, and
- a solid high-voltage cathode layer.
These innovations aim to deliver a battery with a remarkable
energy density of 630 Wh/kg, representing a 2.5x increase over
today's lithium-ion batteries and pushing the boundaries toward the
upper limit of lithium-based battery technology.
Shell GameChanger supports innovative companies in transforming
their early-stage ideas into commercial realities. The partnership
will not only provide Piersica with seed funding for a proof of
concept, but also with expertise and support for technology
development and scale-up. This grant reaffirms Piersica's
innovative approach and its potential to contribute to the global
shift towards more sustainable energy solutions.
"Piersica is well-positioned to influence the energy landscape
with its innovative lithium-ion battery technology," said Claudiu
Bucur, CEO of Piersica Inc. "The Shell GameChanger grant
accelerates our path to commercialization and validates our vision
to use our technology for a more sustainable energy future. We look
forward to working together."
“Piersica’s technology differentiates itself with its innovative
approach to enhancing battery technology,” commented David Rahmani,
commercial partnerships manager at Shell GameChanger. “Their
commitment to pushing the boundaries of energy density aligns with
our mission to support high-potential companies aiming to transform
the energy sector. We are eager to see how this partnership will
contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.”
About Piersica Inc.:
Piersica is an innovative solid-state battery technology company
specializing in the development of ultra-high energy-density
lithium-ion batteries. With a strong foundation in research and a
deep commitment to sustainability, Piersica aims to lead the
transition to a greener future through its advanced battery
solutions. The company is developing batteries with proprietary new
materials and utilizing revolutionary technologies that create
higher voltage, greater storage capacity, and faster charging
capabilities for a wide variety of existing rechargeable products
and future applications. For more information, please visit
https://piersica.com.
About Shell GameChanger:
Founded in 1996, the Shell GameChanger program works with
businesses on unproven early-stage ideas with the potential to
impact the future of energy. It provides start-ups with support,
expertise and seed funding, but gives them independence to make
their own decisions. To learn more, visit
https://www.shell.com/gamechanger.
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