BEST Magazine
30 March 2026
Mercedes patent targets solid-state breakthrough with multi-layer anode design
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Mercedes-Benz has filed a new patent for a solid-state battery architecture centred on an ultra-thin, multi-layer anode, as the company continues to address key barriers to commercialisation of next-generation EV batteries. Details of the patent, highlighted in recent reports, indicate that the design focuses on improving stability, energy density and durability – three of the…
Key Takeaways
- • Mercedes patent targets solid-state breakthrough with multi-layer anode design.