Stabilization of silicon-graphite blended anode performance using self-healing binders
Smart digital concept using tracking and tracing system in the electrode production
The market for lithium-ion battery applications has grown tremendously in recent years. Future demand and new application require further reduction of production costs. By integrating digitization concepts into an automated battery cell production line, the overall costs of battery manufacturing can be significantly lowered. To ensure a continuous operation of the production line in combination […]
Analysis of Thermal Management Systems for Electric Mo-bility Applications: Meeting the Needs of Future Trends
Abstract: The global shift towards electric mobility requires a comprehensive transformation of the transportation sector. One of the main components of electric powertrains is the battery and its associated systems, which must meet a wide range of needs in terms of different scenarios of application. One of the major challenges in designing these sys-tems is […]
European Battery Supply Chain – From Raw Materials to Cell Production
The rapid build-up of cell manufacturing capacity in Europe and elsewhere in the world has created new dependencies and shortages in material supply. In order to get an overview over the current situation in Europe, the authors tracked relevant production sites for the Lithium-Ion-Battery industry. Based on our tracking, we will give an overview over […]
High valence dopants in nickel-rich battery materials: Where do they go and what do they do?
Selecting and optimizing a cathode active material (CAM) is a crucial step in the layout of a battery when it comes to mass production. Therefore, a fundamental understanding of the impact of each element on the overall chemical compound is needed. Here, we focus on the establishment of a descriptor model to predict the impact […]
Flexible pilot lines as enabler for accelerated, safe and efficient scaling of battery cell production
The global mobility revolution is gaining steam. As a result, the demand for sustainable and economically viable batteries for electric cars continues to grow. Therefore, the production infrastructure for battery cells must be scaled rapidly, but at the same time be engineered to be sustainable and efficient. The accelerated implementation of new production technologies plays […]
Improving Lithium-ion Battery Safety with Early Thermal Runaway Diagnosis via EIS and Gas sensors
The increase of Electric Vehicles (EV) in the market, and therefore, the increase of isolated Thermal Runaway events has highlighted the need for measures to be taken in this matter, in response to the safety concerns among the industry and society. A Thermal Runaway event can happen over a certain period of time due to […]
Investigating the intrinsic properties of cathode active material for Li-ion cells by combining single particle measurements with simulations
A detailed understanding of the intrinsic electrochemical properties of cathode active material is imperative for improving current and developing next-generation Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Conventional methods of electrochemical analysis of novel or optimized active materials involve the study of composite electrodes which contain a mixture of active material, binder, and conductive additive on a metallic current […]
Infrared-drying for Li-Ion battery production: Effects on the electrode´s characteristics
Infrared-drying is an innovative technology in the Li-Ion battery manufacturing [1]. Since drying is the most energy intensive process step [2], new technologies have to be discovered in order to reduce costs and material sources. One solution is the addition of an IR-module. The aim of this study is the analysis on the electrode properties […]
Analyzing the impact of different formation strategies on large-scale format Li-ion battery cells
The formation of Li-ion batteries after production is essential for safe and reliable cell operation, however it is one of the most time-consuming and cost-intensive steps in the entire battery cell manufacturing chain. Optimized formation strategies contribute significantly to battery safety, lifetime and reliability. Forming of a high quality, homogeneous passivation layer (solid electrolyte interface, […]