Piersica Inc Receives Shell GameChanger Grant to Help Bring its Solid-State Battery Technology to Market.
Piersica Inc., announced today that it has received a grant from Shell GameChanger. The grant will help accelerate the development of the company’s innovative solid-state battery technology.
Founded and led by a battery industry veteran Dr. Claudiu Bucur, Piersica is at the forefront of developing novel battery technology, utilizing new materials created by the company. Piersica’s technology innovations include:
- a proprietary new lithium-conductive polymer,
- a highly conductive solid polymer electrolyte layer,
- a solid 3D lithium-metal anode layer, and
- a solid high-voltage cathode layer.
These innovations aim to deliver a battery with a remarkable energy density of 630 Wh/kg, representing a 2.5x increase over today’s lithium-ion batteries and pushing the boundaries toward the upper limit of lithium-based battery technology.
Shell GameChanger supports innovative companies in transforming their early-stage ideas into commercial realities. The partnership will not only provide Piersica with seed funding for a proof of concept, but also with expertise and support for technology development and scale-up. This grant reaffirms Piersica’s innovative approach and its potential to contribute to the global shift towards more sustainable energy solutions.
Claudiu Bucur, CEO of Piersica Inc, said:
Piersica is well-positioned to influence the energy landscape with its innovative lithium-ion battery technology.
“The Shell GameChanger grant accelerates our path to commercialization and validates our vision to use our technology for a more sustainable energy future. We look forward to working together.”
David Rahmani, commercial partnerships manager at Shell GameChanger, said:
Piersica’s technology differentiates itself with its innovative approach to enhancing battery technology.
“Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of energy density aligns with our mission to support high-potential companies aiming to transform the energy sector. We are eager to see how this partnership will contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.”
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