"If we look ahead 5-10 years, it's likely solid state cells will use similar cathode materials to the batteries of today," Gittleson said. This would likely mean using nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) or lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry, driving demand for those metals over the coming years.

What metals are used in solid-state batteries?

Materials. The cell chemistry of all-solid state cells is in general the same as of liquid electrolyte cells. Anode materials comprise carbon, titanates, Li-alloys and metallic lithium; cathode materials are Li-based oxides (LCO, NCA), and phosphates (LFP), vanadium oxide [51] and future microstructural 5 V materials.

What is solid state battery made of?

The solid electrolyte can be composed of any number of everyday materials, like ceramics and glass. Solid-state batteries have been used in small devices like pacemakers as well as RFID and wearable devices for years.