TNP Solution Establishes Fire and Extreme Cold Resistance Technology

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TNP Solution (Tsol), a recent focal point of intense interest in the battery industry, has succeeded in establishing technology that delivers performance not only against fire but also under extreme cold conditions.

The company announced that it has secured low-temperature response technology capable of achieving charging and discharging performance equal to or exceeding that at room temperature, even at ultra-low temperatures of minus 40 degrees Celsius.

Generally, in low-temperature environments, ion movement in the electrolyte and electrode reactions slow down, and aqueous electrolytes must also account for freezing issues. Tsol expects its secured technology to be utilized in renewable energy energy storage systems (ESS) in cold regions, emergency power supplies for telecommunications and industrial use, and batteries for military and special environment applications.

Collaboration with Professor Kim Chan-hoon of Hanyang University was a key pillar supporting the technology development. Professor Kim, who serves as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at TNP Solution, developed anode protection technology that mitigates major technical challenges in aqueous batteries, such as dendrite formation, corrosion, and hydrogen generation in zinc anodes. Tsol has received a transfer of the related technology and is advancing cell design and production process optimization to ensure performance and reliability.

In particular, Tsol is conducting a project titled "Development of Productization for High-Safety Aqueous Batteries as an Alternative to Lead-Acid Batteries for Substation UPS" with Korea Electric Power Corporation. The company recently completed an interim review related to the product development.

Kang Seong-gu, CEO of Tsol, stated, "This demonstration in a multi-dwelling housing complex is highly significant as it confirms the potential for aqueous zinc-ion batteries to be utilized in real-life environments."

A company official who spoke with this outlet by phone said, "We will expand our collaboration with Korea Electric Power Corporation by securing the safety and operational reliability required for national power infrastructure, and we plan to broaden the scope of application to industrial UPS and emergency power markets," adding, "I believe only one step remains before a battery safe from both fire and cold is provided."

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