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 as 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 training incorporates Shmuel De-Leon`s review of new Chinese innovative technologies presented during 2024 - 2025.The motivation behind the training is to provide attendees with the knowledge of China's new technology market trends as China is the larger player on battery materials, cells, and battery-pack manufacturing.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

• Nano-Silicon Anodes 
• Manganese Rich Cathodes (Mn-Rich) 
• Porous Current Collectors 
• Composite Current Collectors 
• 18650, 21700, 46800, 60mm Cylindrical Cells including 21700 and 32140 tabless cells
• Na-Ion (Sodium Ion) Cells 
• LMFP Cells 
• Semi-Solid & Solid-State Cells 
• Lithium Sulfur Cells 
• Lithium Metal with Liquid Electrolyte Cells 
• High Capacity Prismatic 
• LFP cells 
• Fast charging 
• LFP cells 
• High Charging Voltage LCO cells (4.5-4.6V) 
• Wide Temperature Operational Cells
• Primary Cells
  

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.

By 2030 the battery manufacturing industry is on course to reach $120 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.

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 maximise the benefit of silicon-based anodes.

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, and pack cost structure will be discussed.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

• The rechargeable battery market in 2024
• Battery market by application
• Electronic devices, xEV, e-bikes, power tools
• Stationary applications
• Raw material for lithium-ion battery supply chain
• Battery market forecasts, 2024-2034
• Focus on xEV market
• OEM supply chain
• xEV forecasts
• Impact of Li-ion batteries on lead acid battery market
• Conclusions​​

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.

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 and regulations, future forecasts, competitive analysis, battery technology strategies, upstream supply chain, and positioning for foreign enterprises.

In our work across the battery industry, we’ve observed a gap in understanding around key battery metrics and analyses. These are often second nature to long-time battery engineers and electrochemists or considered best practices within a specific battery vertical or lifecycle stage—but are actually applicable more broadly.

In this tutorial, we’ll review these non-obvious but useful battery metrics and analyses through interactive demonstrations and discussion. We'll also explore how they can be applied to day-to-day engineering through advances in data science, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI).