OxyBatt

The Solution

Industries are undergoing major changes to improve productivity and safety, with the introduction of connectivity, real time reconfiguration and controlled production.

The model of Industry 4.0 presents high levels of cognitive automation designed to incorporate predictive maintenance, minimizing machine failures and maintenance costs.

PROBLEM

Industry 4.0 is built on the collection and treatment of data from equipments and relies on the use of sensors, communication and control units that constitute the universe of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

However, even if technological advancements have made it possible to monitor parameters in challenging environments (e.g. extreme vibrations, exposure to chemicals, humidity, radiation, etc.), there is currently no battery to power devices at temperatures between 200ºC and 400ºC, due to issues related to performance degradation and safety concerns of commercial battery systems. This poses a strong limitation on the penetration of IIoT solutions in energy-intensive industries, where high temperatures and risk of explosion are common.

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energy-intensive factories worldwide operate between 200ºC and 400ºC, including chemical, ceramics, and metals industries.
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reduction in breakdowns can be achieved by adopting IIoT solutions

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annual growth rate of maintenance 4.0 market size for 2024-2032

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of anticipated CAGR forecasted for 2023-2029 for the high-temperature battery market

SOLUTION

Right now, the only batteries on the market that can operate at high temperatures require thermal insulation and safety cases, with no practical applicability as portable systems. OxyBatt represents a game-changer in the world of portable batteries. Our thin-film rechargeable system harnesses the power of oxygen storage, naturally adapting to high temperatures. Our oxygen-ion technology represents the natural choice for powering the hugely growing sector of IIoT.

In high-temperature oxygen-ion batteries (HT-OiBs), oxygen ions move between two ceramic electrodes separated by a ceramic electrolyte. Unlike traditional lithium batteries, our HT-OiBs deliver exceptional performance at high temperatures without compromising safety. This groundbreaking technology is housed in a miniaturized design thanks to cutting-edge thin-film technology.

ADVANTAGES

High
Temperatures

HT-OIBs can continuously operate at higher temperatures between the range of 200º and 400ºC, without the need for costly and heavy cooling systems.

Safety
 

Our batteries present an all-solid state architecture based on ceramic, non-flammable materials, eliminating safety concerns

Integrable
 

We use advanced thin-film technology to achieve a miniaturized, lightweight design that can easily be integrated for powering IIoT devices.

Maintenance
Free

HT-OiBs work just like any other rechargeable battery. Uniquely to HT-OiBs, at the end of life the initial performance can be easily restored by exchanging oxygen with the atmosphere, ensuring exceptional device lifetime.

Minimized environmental impact

Energy is stored in the form of oxygen ions, with no use of scarce and geolocalized elements such as Li and Co, a current concern for the EU.

Storage
Capacity

The energy storage capacity is comparable to state-of-the-art Li-based batteries.

During the project, the product will be integrated into a commercial IIoT device demonstrating the potential to enter the important market of predictive maintenance in harsh industrial environments as a safe and sustainable solution.

Smart piping
 

HT-OiBs enables the implementation of sensing devices for pipe health management or control of operation and the access to previously inaccessible data.

Aeronautics, aerospace and automotive

Implementing HT-OiBs allows for the monitorization of currently inaccessible information.

Oil and gas
drilling

HT-OiBs enable the use of electronic sensors or gauges for measurement-while-drilling (MWD) and logging-while-drilling (LWD) applications.