International research and patents

SOLiTHOR is accelerating battery development - from lab innovation to multi-layer cell cycling and scalable production.

With experimentally proven capabilities and unique material properties, our SCE platform is safeguarded by a robust portfolio of patents. 

SOLiTHOR has acquired core technology from imec through exclusively licensed patent families, providing a unique cornerstone in the development and commercialisation of solid-state lithium batteries. 

This core technology and subsequent advancements is supported by a comprehensive portfolio of over 20 patent families worldwide. 

Recognized leaders in battery research

Our international scientists are recognized leaders in battery research, with deep expertise spanning materials science, electrochemistry, and cell engineering.Here are some recent articles from peer-reviewed scientific journals:

 

  1. A critical review of lithium-ion battery safety testing and standards, Joris Jaguemont, Fanny Bardé, Applied Thermal Engineering, Volume 231, August 2023, 121014, ISSN 1359-4311,
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2023.121014.

  2. Complete electrothermal and lifetime model of 18650 nickel manganese cobalt cell based on artificial neural network, Joris Jaguemont, Ali Darwiche, Fanny Bardé, February 2025, EER 2025, 2(1), 7228, 
    https://doi.org/10.36922/eer.7228

  3. Optimal Fast-Charging Strategy for Cylindrical Li-Ion Cells at Different Temperatures, Joris Jaguemont, Ali Darwiche, Fanny Bardé, July 2024, World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(8), 330,
    https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15080330

  4. Model Predictive Control Using an Artificial Neural Network for Fast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries, Joris Jaguemont, Ali Darwiche, Fanny Bardé, April 2025, World Electr. Veh. J. 2025, 16(4), 231, 
    https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj16040231

  5. Fast-Charging Model of Lithium Polymer Cells, Joris Jaguemont, Fanny Bardé, July 2025, World Electr. Veh. J. 2025, 16(7), 376, 
    https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj16070376

  6. Safety Testing of Lithium Polymer cells, Juliette Charbonnel, Ali Darwiche, Joris Jaguemont, Fanny Bardé, November 2025. Under revision