Piersica Inc., announced today that it has received a grant from Shell GameChanger. The grant will help accelerate the development of the company’s innovative solid-state battery technology.
Founded and led by a battery industry veteran Dr. Claudiu Bucur, Piersica is at the forefront of developing novel battery technology, utilizing new materials created by the company. Piersica’s technology innovations include:
- a proprietary new lithium-conductive polymer,
- a highly conductive solid polymer electrolyte layer,
- a solid 3D lithium-metal anode layer, and
- a solid high-voltage cathode layer.
These innovations aim to deliver a battery with a remarkable energy density of 630 Wh/kg, representing a 2.5x increase over today’s lithium-ion batteries and pushing the boundaries toward the upper limit of lithium-based battery technology.
Shell GameChanger supports innovative companies in transforming their early-stage ideas into commercial realities. The partnership will not only provide Piersica with seed funding for a proof of concept, but also with expertise and support for technology development and scale-up. This grant reaffirms Piersica’s innovative approach and its potential to contribute to the global shift towards more sustainable energy solutions.
“Piersica is well-positioned to influence the energy landscape with its innovative lithium-ion battery technology,” said Claudiu Bucur, CEO of Piersica Inc. “The Shell GameChanger grant accelerates our path to commercialization and validates our vision to use our technology for a more sustainable energy future. We look forward to working together.”
“Piersica’s technology differentiates itself with its innovative approach to enhancing battery technology,” commented David Rahmani, commercial partnerships manager at Shell GameChanger. “Their commitment to pushing the boundaries of energy density aligns with our mission to support high-potential companies aiming to transform the energy sector. We are eager to see how this partnership will contribute to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.”
About Piersica Inc.:
Piersica is an innovative solid-state battery technology company specializing in the development of ultra-high energy-density lithium-ion batteries. With a strong foundation in research and a deep commitment to sustainability, Piersica aims to lead the transition to a greener future through its advanced battery solutions. The company is developing batteries with proprietary new materials and utilizing revolutionary technologies that create higher voltage, greater storage capacity, and faster charging capabilities for a wide variety of existing rechargeable products and future applications. For more information, please visit https://piersica.com.
About Shell GameChanger:
Founded in 1996, the Shell GameChanger program works with businesses on unproven early-stage ideas with the potential to impact the future of energy. It provides start-ups with support, expertise and seed funding, but gives them independence to make their own decisions. To learn more, visit https://www.shell.com/gamechanger.
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