The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity in multiphase lithium composite batteries is driven by the increasing demand for electric vehicles (EVs), improved performance and energy density, and reduced breakdown risk, and growing importance of technologies such as gradient coating, lithium-rich composite oxides, silicon-based anodes, and solid-state electrolytes. In the last three years alone, there have been over 720,000 patents filed and granted in the automotive industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Batteries in automotive: multiphase lithium composite batteries. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which uses over one million patents to analyze innovation intensity for the automotive industry, there are 300+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
Multiphase lithium composite batteries is a key innovation area in batteries
Multiphase lithium composite batteries are lithium-ion batteries that consist of several components, including cathode, anode, separator, electrolyte, and current collectors. These batteries make use of composite materials that combine different elements, such as lithium, transition metals, and oxides, to enhance their overall performance.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 1205+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established automotive companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of multiphase lithium composite batteries.
Key players in multiphase lithium composite batteries – a disruptive innovation in the automotive industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
Patent volumes related to multiphase lithium composite batteries
Source: GlobalData Patent Analytics
LG is one of the leading patent filers- in multiphase lithium composite battery technology. It has been recently granted a patent for a new battery with longer lifespan, improved safety, and higher energy density. This technology is expected to be used in smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. Some other key patent filers in this space include Sumitomo Metal Mining and Sumitomo Chemical.
In terms of application diversity, Graphene Platform leads the pack, while Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Echion Technologies stood in the second and third positions, respectively. By means of geographic reach, Graphene Platform held the top position, followed by Umicore and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical.
To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the automotive industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Automotive.
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GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
