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Solid-state batteries are a transformational extension and optimisation of lithiumion batteries ; an ideal approach because it maximises the energy density of the battery while lowering the weight and making it safer . The result delivers 500 % more capacity , 10 x higher energy density , 6 x faster charging and a battery that lasts up to 10 years longer .
University of Texas EnergyX grew out of a partnership with the University of Texas ( UT ), which saw Professor of Chemical Engineering Dr Benny Goodman offer invaluable scientific guidance . “ We ended up licensing the core technology for LiTAS ( Lithium Ion Transport and Separation ), our approach to direct lithium extraction , via four patents licensed on a worldwide exclusive basis . We still carry out R & D at the university - they have incredible access to equipment , resources and the human capital that has given credibility to our efforts ,” explains Egan .
Dr Freeman now serves as the Chairman of the company ’ s science advisory board ; his research , backed by the US Department of Energy , is in polymer science and engineering with mass transport of small molecules in solid polymers . His group performs fundamental research in gas and liquid separations using polymer membranes and barrier packaging along with structure / property correlation development for water / ion separation , hydrogen separation , natural gas purification , and carbon capture .
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