Fraunhofer-Institut für Fertigungstechnik und Angewandte Materialforschung (IFAM)

New concept for lithium-air batteries

Lithium-air batteries, also known as lithium-oxygen batteries, are candidates for the next generation of high-energy electricity storage devices. Their theoretical energy storage capacity is ten times that of conventional lithium-ion batteries of the same weight, but they are not yet chemic ... more

Hydrogen Innovation: Project to scale AEM technology for industry applications

Research and industry have recognized the potential of alkaline AEM electrolysis and expect a fast technology development during the next decade. Fraunhofer IFAM and Sunfire, together with Canadian materials partner Ionomr Innovations, are now launching the "Integrate" research project to a ... more

With new measurement methods for a longer service life of battery cells

The aging of battery cells cannot be easily determined under real conditions. However, an accurate statement about the aging state of the cells in operation forms the basis for a better understanding of the aging mechanisms of a battery and for extending its lifetime. In order to be able to ... more