Structural Batteries for Aeronautical Applications: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Integration and Multifunctional Performance
M. MANGONE, S. MALLARDO, C. B. NIUTTA, A. CIAMPAGLIA, M. GUIDA, P. RUSSO, G. SANTAGATA, R. CIARDIELLO, F. MARULO, G. BELINGARDI
Abstract. The transition toward electric aviation demands energy storage technologies that overcome the weight limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries. Structural batteries, capable of simultaneously carrying load and storing electrical energy, offer a promising route toward lighter and more efficient aircraft systems. This work presents the development and experimental evaluation of a type-III structural battery cell concept tailored for aeronautical integration. A multifunctional cell demonstrator was manufactured and tested to assess its electrochemical behavior and verify its feasibility as an energy-storing composite. Considerations on manufacturing scalability and material reclamation further highlight the potential of this approach for sustainable aerospace applications.
Keywords
Structural Batteries, Multifunctional Materials, Electrochemical Performance, Experimental Characterization
Published online 7/20/2026, 6 pages
Copyright © 2026 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: M. MANGONE, S. MALLARDO, C. B. NIUTTA, A. CIAMPAGLIA, M. GUIDA, P. RUSSO, G. SANTAGATA, R. CIARDIELLO, F. MARULO, G. BELINGARDI, Structural Batteries for Aeronautical Applications: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Integration and Multifunctional Performance, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 69, pp 1432-1437, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904251-251
The article was published as article 251 of the book CEAS – AIDAA Conference 2025
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