Battery Research at KIT Driving a Sustainable Electric Future​

Research into battery technology is a thriving and crucial part of governmental efforts to transition economies to a more sustainable model. The scientists involved are developing totally new materials and battery cells which ultimately aim to benefit society and the ecosystems that sustain it by accelerating the switch from burning fossil fuels to renewables and thereby cutting harmful CO2 emissions. See how PerkinElmer work with Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), The Research University in the Helmholtz Association, providing instrumentation, expertise and support for their material science investigations. In this case study we focus on the challenges of studying electrolytes using gas chromatography GCMS.

In-Depth Battery Component Testing​

As the world moves to embrace renewable energy sources and reduce our global CO2 emissions, it will also be more dependent than ever on better battery technology, powering the demands of industries such as automotive, energy storage, and portable consumer goods like power tools, computers, and phones. We understand that laboratories analyzing battery components need reliable, accurate solutions and services to help them to:

• Design and develop safer batteries that are resistant to heat and wear

• Continue to improve on battery performance

• Increase battery lifespan while reducing weight and mass

Lithium Ion Battery Analysis Guide​

The Lithium-Ion battery market is growing rapidly – driven by increasing adoption of consumer electronics, growing R&D initiatives by organizations & battery manufacturers, an increase in demand for plug-in vehicles, and battery-operated material-handling equipment in industries. In addition, QA/QC methods for lithium ion battery producers are also becoming more stringent.

A host of analyses are needed to improve the quality and safety of battery materials and end-product. Although there have been significant advances in Li-ion batteries, issues still exist, such as unintended discharge, maintaining the integrity of important qualities like energy density, stability, safety, and cost. Innovative analytical solutions are required to test individual battery components during their development and production. They are also necessary to understand the state of the materials inside the battery over its lifetime.