Ultra-High Energy Density and Fast Charging Lithium Rechargeable Batteries for the Electrification of Society: From Lab to Market
Summary
Canada and Quebec are positioning themselves as global leaders in battery innovation and zero-emission strategies, supported by comprehensive plans spanning the full value chain—from mining and processing to cell manufacturing and recycling.
- This project advances two next-generation battery technologies to power the clean energy transition:
Advanced lithium-ion batteries that deliver cost-effective, fast-charging performance using materials sourced within Canada.
- Solid-state lithium-metal batteries targeting ultra-high energy densities (500 Wh/kg, 1200 Wh/L) with over 10,000 charge cycles and 5-minute recharge capabilities.
These innovations support off-grid energy systems, electric vehicles, and zero-emission buildings—helping decarbonize the built environment while reducing dependency on foreign supply chains. In partnership with Quebec’s industrial sector, the project will generate new IP, train highly qualified personnel (HQP), and create jobs, reinforcing Canada’s global leadership in clean tech and battery systems.
Key details
| Principal investigator | Karim Zaghib, Concordia University |
| Co-principal investigators | Xia Li, Concordia University Penghao Xiao, Dalhousie University Michel Trudeau, Concordia University Sixu Deng, Concordia University Thomas Walker, Concordia University |
| Research collaborators | Michel Armand, CIC energiGUNE Nancy Déziel, CNETE Yaser Adu-Lebdeh, NRC |
| Areas of Research | Modelling and Design Technologies, Transportation-related Technologies, Infrastructure/Utility Technologies, Battery and Energy Storage Technologies, Equity and Accessibility to Renewable Energy or Renewable Energy Technologies, Public Policy and Governance of Energy or Energy-related Technologies, Knowledge Mobilization of Decarbonization and Electrification Processes |
| Non-academic partners | Lightening Grid Quebec, Ferrari |
