Akron PolyEnergy , a company set up by research scientists from Akron University in Ohio , is developing a solid polymer electrolyte to make lithium - ion batteries safer and more reliable . The company is now working on a commercial version . Professor Yu Zhu , who heads the team , said solid electrolytes had not yet been commercialised in lithium batteries because of low conductivity and high cost . Content may be edited for style and length. The team is working to make a dual - salt based polymer that will offer improved conductivity and efficiency . If the polymer electrolyte proves to be a success it will increase battery ’ energy density and reduce safety and reliability worries .
Akron PolyEnergy , a company set up by research scientists from Akron University in Ohio , is developing a solid polymer electrolyte to make lithium - ion batteries safer and more reliable . The company is now working on a commercial version . Professor Yu Zhu , who heads the team , said solid electrolytes had not yet been commercialised in lithium batteries because of low conductivity and high cost . The team is working to make a dual - salt based polymer that will offer improved conductivity and efficiency . If the polymer electrolyte proves to be a success it will increase battery ’ energy density and reduce safety and reliability worries .