On 15 April 2026, the NEXTCELL project was represented at the Advanced Battery Power Conference in Münster, Germany, through the presentation of a scientific poster by Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt.
The poster, titled ‘Gellified Cells: A Next-Generation Battery Approach – Abuse Testing, Safety, and Performance Assessment’, was presented by Bidheyak Subedi, Research Assistant at the CARISSMA Institute for Electric, Connected and Safe Mobility (C-ECOS).
The work highlights the development of innovative gellified lithium-ion battery cells, a core focus of the NEXTCELL project. The concept aims to enhance battery safety and performance by incorporating gelled electrolytes and electrode structures. As outlined in the poster, this approach improves thermal stability, reduces flammability risks, and increases mechanical robustness, contributing to safer battery operation under demanding conditions.
The presentation also detailed planned abuse testing protocols on pouch cells of varying capacities, including mechanical, thermal, and electrical stress scenarios. These tests are designed to evaluate cell behaviour under extreme conditions, using recognised standards and hazard classification methods. Expected results indicate a delayed onset of thermal runaway and a lower hazard level compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries, demonstrating the strong safety potential of the gellified cell concept.
