A base model will be developed for both lithium-ion cells and a battery of cells. All the important thermodynamic and transport phenomena occurring in an individual cell will be accurately characterized. In Phase I, we will determine the appropriate mathematical equations for the base cell model,… More

Quallion LLC will use this funding opportunity to create a domestic "right size" CFx material production line scaled to meet the limited demands of the aerospace and military markets. Additionally, a new D-size Li CFx battery production line will be installed at Quallion's facility for cost… More

Quallion LLC will use this funding opportunity to create a secure, domestic supply of lithium ion precursor materials. In Phase I of this project, characterization of precursor materials from three different active materials will be characterized, and the information gathered will be used to… More

We will develop a life model for a battery consisting of twenty-four 15 Ah cells connected in a mixed series and parallel configuration. The battery life model will be used to provide high fidelity predictions of the charge and discharge performance of each individual cell in a battery over an… More

The following proposal responds to SBIR solicitation No. MDA06-017 entitled "Advanced Space Power Technologies." Under this solicitation, Phase I calls for the development of an "advanced space power technologies that improve overall EPS performance as measured by EPS system mass, volume, overall… More

Quallion currently manufactures hermitically sealed, prismatic 15Ah and 72Ah lithium-ion cells for the aerospace community. The cells are undergoing real-time life testing at various government agencies, in which the 15Ah cell has demonstrated over 12,000 LEO cycles at a 60% depth of discharge… More

Quallion currently manufactures hermitically sealed, prismatic 15Ah and 72Ah lithium-ion cells for the aerospace community. The cells are undergoing real-time life testing at varios government agencies, in which the 15Ah cell has demonstrated over 12,000 LEO cycles at a 60% depth of discharge (DOD).… More

Quallion's response to this solicitation calls for expanding the nominal operation range of its space rated lithium ion cells, while maintaining their long life capabilities. To expand this temperature range, Quallion will conduct analysis on a variety of materials. At the end of the program,… More

For Phase I of this solicitation, Quallion plans to enhance the Li/CFx chemistry to support the military operational temperature requirement of -40degreesC to 55degreesC. Quallion will meet this requirement by leveraging our research into high power CFx raw materials and optimize our low temperature… More

In Phase I, Quallion has proven the feasibility of using the co-precipitation process to manufacture suitable precursors for target LCO and LNCAO cathode materials. In Phase II, Quallion will further refine the co-precipitation process, characterize the existing precursors, procure the critical… More

From the Phase I results, it was determined that CFx made from the SEC coke precursor provided the best overall electrochemical performance, while CFx made from Prilled Carbon demonstrated efficient cell manufacturability traits. In Phase II, Quallion will perform further characterization and… More

In response to this solicitation, Quallion is proposing the introduction of lithium ion battery technology elements into a reserve type battery application. Lithium ion rechargeable batteries have been in commercial use since 1995 when Sony Corporation first introduced them into their product… More

Quallion will work with the customer to develop a high power/energy satellite lithium-ion cells for their intended application. Test evaluation cells, manufactured in Phase I, demonstrates Quallion''''''''''''''''s ability to tailor its long-life high energy satellite chemistry for specific needs,… More

Quallion will manufacture (48) of our QL0200I-A implantable medical grade 200mAh cells. University of South Carolina will utilize the mathematical framework of the existing single particle model to develop a more general and robust 'single particle model' which will have the capability to predict… More

Quallion's Phase II proposal calls for expanding the nominal operation range of its space rated lithium ion cells, while maintaining their long life capabilities. To expand this temperature range, Quallion will conduct analysis on a variety of materials. Based upon our results from Phase I, Quallion… More

In Phase II, Quallion proposes to execute a plan to valdiate our current feedthrough design to determine the minimum values needed to meet the expected service life of the component. This evaluation will aid Quallion in enabling the development of proper acceptance testing of lots procured… More

Quallion's response to this solicitation calls for characterizing the foreign sourced lithium-ion anode MCMB (10-28) for high power and low temperature capabilities. In addition, Quallion will synthesize MCMB (10-28) and perform material characterization, as well as the manufacturing of test cells… More

Quallion's response to this Phase I solicitation calls for the evaluation of primary lithium battery chemistries to assess whether they meet the mission profile. Quallion will create test cells and test performance characteristics against the goals. The cells will then be formed into modules/packs… More

Quallion and the University of South Carolina propose to continue their modeling efforts to develop a more comprehensive LEO simulation model to encompass more varied satellite conditions to meet USG (United States Government) modeling needs.

Li-ion battery safety has inspired many safety features from CID, to safety valves. However, none of the current features protect a battery from internal over-current, which can be caused by foreign material contamination, dendrite formation, defects in separator or high impact on the battery.… More

For this effort Quallion proposes the domestic development of li-ion active materials. Quallion will investigate synthesis and performance of a new anode material as part of this effort.

The goal of this project is to develop a primary, non-rechargeable battery technology that can provide high-energy capacity suitable for low power electronic devices, i.e. sensors and communications devices at military operational and storage temperature extremes.

Quallion's intends to develop an all-solid 600 Wh/kg, flexible form-factor lithium rechargeable energy device for advanced space power applications. Quallion's approach is to achieve greater than 600 Wh/kg combines three key proprietary developments: (1) a recently developed electrolyte,… More

Quallion LLC is pleased to submit this proposal in response to the solicitation for"Modeling of Lithium-ion Cell Performance."This proposal focuses on the area of interest relating to"accelerated life testing for LEO because the processes that occur at the anode and cathode at high… More

Quallion LLC"s (Quallion) proposal responds to SBIR Solicitation No. MDA10-034 entitled"Advanced Space Power Technologies". In our response, Quallion is targeting an electrode development for"beneficial materials development for space-quality lithium rechargeable cells that… More

ABSTRACT: Quallion LLC"s (Quallion) proposal responds to SBIR Solicitation No. AF103-065 entitled"Next-Generation Power Supply for Reentry Vehicles."Under this solicitation, Phase I calls for identifying"design concepts for highly reliable power supplies that meet both size and… More

Quallion LLC (Quallion) responds to SBIR solicitation No. A10-124 entitled Lithium Ion Batteries with Wide Operating Temperature Range. The objectives of this Phase I solicitation call for the development of [i]ncrease the operational temperature range of prismatic laminate lithium ion battery cells… More

Quallion LLC"s (Quallion) proposal responds to SBIR Solicitation No. A10-139 entitled"Lithium Air Rechargeable Battery."The solicitation calls for lithium air battery with a much higher energy density and longer duration energy storage system to replace lead acid or lithium ion… More

Quallion LLC was awarded contract No. W56HZV-11-C-0047 under Army topic No. A10-139 entitled"Lithium Air Rechargeable Battery."The solicitation calls for a lithium air battery with a much higher energy density and longer duration energy storage system to replace lead acid or lithium ion… More