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SABERS: Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Battery Technology Portfolio
A NASA invention available to explore as a licensing opportunity.
About this technology
Overview
SABERS (Solid-state Architecture Batteries for Enhanced Rechargeability and Safety) is a portfolio of innovations developed collaboratively by NASA's Glenn, Langley, and Ames Research Centers that addresses fundamental challenges in solid-state battery technology. Solid-state batteries replace the flammable liquid electrolytes found in conventional lithium-ion batteries with solid materials, offering transformative improvements in safety and energy density. However, realizing this potential requires solving critical problems in materials compatibility, manufacturing scalability, and system integration. SABERS tackles these challenges through several complementary innovations: novel materials, graphene-based manufacturing , dry-processing techniques, solid-state architecture developments, and computational design tools. NASA developed SABERS primarily for next-generation electric aviation propulsion, where solid-state batteries' combination of high energy density, damage tolerance, and inherent safety is essential. The technology addresses broader challenges facing solid-state battery commercialization across automotive, aerospace, energy storage, and other industries. NASA is seeking industry partners to advance this technology toward commercial deployment. SABERS is available for licensing as a complete portfolio or as individual component technologies.