SP470123C0093

Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II

Logistically Robust Li-ion 6T Batteries

CAMX Power proposes a Sequential Phase II program to follow on the Phase II DLA SBIR program Logistically Robust, Long Life, High Power Rechargeable Battery . In the initial Phase II program, we designed, built, and tested a 6T Li-ion battery prototype based on CAMX Power's proprietary cathode and zero-volt (0V)-capable high power cell technology. The prototype and test modules were demonstrated to meet the energy, capacity, low-temperature cranking performance, and safety requirements for a type 1-A Li-ion 6T battery in the now superseded MIL-PRF-32565B specification. In addition, the initial prototype had the capability to be discharged to 0V multiple times to fully de-energize it for safe, unmaintained logistical management; and it had exceptional low-temperature capabilities, with both charging and discharging demonstrated with the battery equilibrated at -60 C. In the proposed two-year Sequential Phase II SBIR program, CAMX Power will further develop this novel 6T battery design to accommodate all the environmental, electrical, and mechanical ruggedness requirements of the current MIL-PRF-32565C type 1-A55 battery specification while retaining all the performance attributes demonstrated in the initial Phase II prototype.

The goal of phase II is to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the project proposed in Phase II.

DLA142-001

L2S-0041

14.2

Renee Wong