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Electrolyte modeling
Accelerate your battery innovation with AEM™–Ridgetop’s molecular-level simulation tool developed in partnership with Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
Optimize electrolyte formulations before entering the lab and gain insights that reduce testing cycles, cut costs, and improve performance predictions.
The Advanced Electrolyte Model (AEM) is a state-of-the-art molecular simulation tool developed by Dr. Kevin Gering at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and exclusively commercialized by Ridgetop Group. AEM acts as a virtual laboratory for battery researchers, delivering over 100 molecular-level property metrics per run. Its powerful capabilities enable users to analyze and optimize electrolyte behavior with speed, precision, and clarity.
AEM’s predictions are grounded in rigorous science—built upon the Nonprimitive, Nonrestricted Associated form of the Mean Spherical Approximation (NPNRAMSA) and enhanced by an Ion-Solvation Equation of State (IS-EOS). With deviations from lab data often below 5%, AEM delivers validated results across hundreds of unique conditions.
Key Features & Benefits
Genome-Level Electrolyte Insights
Analyze over 100 properties per simulation: conductivity, desolvation energy, diffusivity, and more.Multi-Solvent & Multi-Salt Capabilities
Accurately model systems with up to five solvents and two salts.Comprehensive Component Database
Access 60+ solvents and 40 salts with frequent updates.Performance Optimization
Resolve double-layer behavior, assess lithium desolvation, and study field effects at the Solid Electrolyte Interface (SEI).Scientific Accuracy
Most system predictions show <5–10% deviation from experimental data.Usability
Intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) for setup, visualization, and reporting.Fast Results
Avoid costly and time-intensive lab testing with high-speed virtual experimentation.
AEM Applications
AEM supports a wide range of research and industrial use cases:
Electric Vehicle Battery R&D – Optimize electrolyte formulations for fast-charging, long-life batteries.
Grid Energy Storage – Improve the efficiency of large-scale battery systems.
New Chemistry Development – Rapidly screen novel solvents and salts.
Cost Modeling – Evaluate scaling implications for commercial electrolyte production.
Regulatory Readiness – Design electrolytes to meet performance and safety standards globally.
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About Idaho National Laboratory
As one of 17 national labs in the U.S. Department of Energy complex, Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is home to more than 5,700 researchers and support staff focused on innovations in nuclear research, renewable energy systems, and security solutions that are changing the world. From discoveries in advanced nuclear energy to carbon-free energy options and to protecting our nation’s most critical infrastructure assets, the talented team at INL is constantly pushing the limits to redefine what’s possible. To find out more information about INL visit their website at www.inl.gov.
AEM Applications
Technology Benefits
- Accelerates battery development by quickly screening a wide array of materials for key properties, reducing time-to-market for new battery designs
- Provides a significant cost advantage compared to expensive empirical data collection techniques, reducing laboratory expenses for labor, analysis, and material requisition and disposal
- Saves users significant time and resources, potentially translating to hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars
- Explores and reports with certainty and clarity on molecular-to-macroscale level aspects of electrolyte behavior, removing the guesswork in electrolyte qualification for specific applications
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