The key challenges in the use of silicon-based anodes, as well as progress in the implementation of silicon and what can we expect in the future. The latest improvements in other battery components are required to maximize the benefit of silicon-based anodes.

A 90-minute deep-dive and Q&A with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence analysts into the lithium, cobalt, and graphite anodes. A raw material evolution in the way these specialty chemicals are mined, processed, and sold - with the emergence of exchange-traded models and long-term contracts - is occurring. Here, Benchmark breaks down the supply chain for each of these raw materials - their challenges and opportunities. There will be individual dedicated presentations on the supply chains for lithium, cobalt, and graphite anode.

This tutorial will focus on intelligent state estimation and control in lithium-ion battery management systems for transportation electrification applications. The current issues and challenges will also be discussed to highlight the scope of future research and development.

Technoeconomic analysis is often thought to be synonymous with cost estimation, but it is also a powerful tool for guiding process and product R&D as well as assessing competing technology. This tutorial will illustrate the value of integrating technoeconomic analysis into new product and process development from laboratory to plant construction, focusing on the early stages of development when critical decisions such as process route selection must be made with limited data. Techniques for estimating capital and operating costs will be covered, ranging from simple analogies to more complex methodologies. Using the results to differentiate between process options and proceed from “What can we do?” to “What should we do?” will be highlighted. These concepts and methodologies will be illustrated with real-world examples based on the instructor’s 40+ years of industrial experience.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED: 

- Factors that impact successful commercialization of battery materials 

- Technological feasibility versus economic practicality 

- Market need/company capability intersection 

- Technoeconomic analysis methodology, focusing on the critical early stages of a project where product design and process chemistry and development occur amid significant technical and economic uncertainty

This tutorial will give an overview of battery systems design. An overall product development process will be discussed for a typical system. Design aspects of each individual subsystem will be explored with cost impacts of different design choices. Testing, validation, and designing for safety will be other key areas of discussion.

By 2025 the original lithium-ion battery manufacturing industry is on course to reach $98 billion worldwide. However, with so many uncertainties, the recycling market has projections of $14 to $40 billion. Recycling must be economically sustainable with future $10/kg cathodes, can it achieve such a goal? A supportive recycling industry will be expected to (1) operate with end-of-life batteries as an asset (2) produce cost-competitive elements, electrodes, or electrode precursor materials, (3) safely address large-scale throughputs, and (4) accommodate low cobalt or no cobalt cathode formulations. This tutorial will comprehensively address technologies of pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, hybrid approaches, and direct recycling. The instructor will introduce these and discuss them in light of cost goals and market realities.

Batteries have become daily use components for many applications. New growing segments like EV and grid storage batteries extend the traditional ordinary battery applications. In the race for energy density, we shouldn't forget safety. For example, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery safety case. Unfortunately, we face daily safety events with injuries and severe damage. This workshop focuses on portable, stationary, and automotive battery safety along the battery cycle life (acceptance, testing, assembly, use, transportation, and disposal). This training incorporates Shmuel De-Leon’s and other experiences on battery safety representing over 26 years of work in the field. The motivation behind the training is to provide attendees with the knowledge needed to safely handle the batteries in their organization and to support reduction in safety events.

As the world’s biggest EDV market, Chinese xEV industry has become the most important pioneering target. However, specially planned economy, localized regulations, and multiple business models exist and make international companies’ decision-making more difficult. Therefore, this tutorial will try to provide a whole picture of the Chinese EDV battery market including policies & regulations, future forecasts, competitive analysis, battery technology strategies, upstream supply chain, and positioning for foreign enterprises.

This tutorial will give an overview of the status of solid-state battery development. The scientific basis for solid-state batteries will be explained in detail. The different types of solid electrolytes (oxides, sulfides, polymers) will be introduced, and recent trends will be highlighted.

Na-ion batteries (SIB) are rapidly developing as potential alternatives to complement Li-ion battery (LIB) technology. The energy densities of SIB are close to LIB but at the same time they avoid or reduce the amounts of many critical elements used for LIB. Due to their conceptual similarity, SIB can be produced on the same manufacturing lines like LIB, which is a great advantage for market implementation. This tutorial gives an overview on Na-ion battery development with the focus on materials (anode, cathode) and electrolytes.

This tutorial will cover machine learning and how it can be used in lifecycle prediction and anomaly detection. Also discussed is the critical need for battery data for intelligent machine learning algorithm development.

ABOUT THIS TUTORIAL:

This tutorial will present the 10-year automotive market forecasts from Avicenne and other analysts (micro|Hybrid|P-HEV|EV). Other coverage will include car makers’ strategies and advanced energy storage (advanced lead acid|supercap|NiMH|LIB). Additionally, LIB design for P-HEV & EV markets (cylindrical, prismatic, pouch/wounded, stacked, Z fold cells) and LIB cell, module & pack cost structure will be discussed.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

• The rechargeable battery market in 2022
• Battery market by application
• Electronic devices, xEV, e-bikes, power tools
• Stationary applications
• Raw material for lithium-ion battery supply chain
• Battery market forecasts, 2022-2032
• Focus on xEV market
• OEM supply chain
• xEV forecasts
• Impact of Li-ion batteries on lead acid battery market
• Conclusions

Cell data sheets provided by battery manufacturers describe cell functions, performance, operational limits and safety prohibitions. Device manufacturers rely on data sheets for cell selection and battery pack design. These data sheets provide critical information on function, performance and safety. It is also used for marketing purposes. We have prepared an optimal cell data sheet template for rechargeable lithium cells based on review of our extensive collection of data sheets. This tutorial will focus on how to prepare and read an optimal lithium rechargeable data sheet and how to define and test each parameter.

In this tutorial, we present open-access battery data and data science tools that will enable the battery community to develop innovative machine learning (ML) models to unlock the significant advances needed in battery yield, energy density, and lifetime that the industry is calling for.

This tutorial will begin with an overview of Li-ion cell design for performance and manufacturability, including contrasting the performance and characteristics of commonly used materials. The tutorial will then lead to a detailed review of Li-ion cell manufacturing from incoming raw materials through final cell formation, aging, and shipment.

Significant growth of lithium-ion batteries (LIB) for electrified transportation and renewable grid are expected in the next 10 years. Due to the characteristics of current LIB technologies, there is potential of for thermal runaway and fires as evidenced by recent fires in Tesla Model S, Chevy Bolt, and grid storage system in an Arizona Utility. Increase severity of fire incidents with more advanced energy-dense LIBs, especially cathodes with higher Ni and anodes with silicon or lithium is expected. In this Tutorial/Seminar we will 1. discuss fundamental causes for safety issues leading to thermal runaway and fire, 2. review abuse behavior of cells and packs through characterization, testing, and modeling/simulations, 3. provide overview of approaches that could reduce safety risks and detect impending failures, and 4. provide references as a resource for accessing more information. This tutorial/seminar is provided by Dr. Ahmad Pesaran with 25+ years of experience in lithium-ion battery R&D&D including safety testing and modeling with perspectives of his participation at USABC Technical Advisory Committee. He will provide the audience with information and understanding needed to handle Li-ion batteries safety in both their work at their companies and in products they deliver to the market. 

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:  

• Li-ion Battery Introduction
  a.    Battery Fundamentals
  b.    Battery Chemistries
  c.    Cell Designs
  
  
• LIB Safety and Abuse
  a.    LIB Fires
  b.    Instigators for Thermal Runaway
  c.    Battery Abuse Characterization and Testing Equipment
  d.    Battery Abuse Modeling/Simulation Tools
  
  
• Approaches for Designing Safer Cells and Modules
• EV Pack and System Safety
• Remarks on Safe Handling of LIBs