SUNDAY DECEMBER 4, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Registration Open - Come early and avoid the lines

TUT2: Solid-State Batteries

ABOUT THIS TUTORIAL:

While recent efforts in developing solid-state batteries have focused on finding new electrolytes with ever-higher conductivity, at present, several types of solid electrolytes and active materials exhibit promising performance characteristics to enable a step change in energy density and safety. The next phase in solid-state battery technology involves solid electrolyte-solid electrode integration and prototype testing. Of particular importance is the stability and kinetics of the Li metal electrode interface. These and several other aspects will comprise this holistic perspective on cutting-edge solid-state battery development.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

• Novel electrolytes
• Best active materials for solid-state technology
• Performance characteristics
• Safety considerations
• Holistic approach to solid-state development

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Engineers who have a foundational knowledge of solid-state batteries looking to gain a greater understanding of the technology would benefit from this tutorial. Mechanical, electrical and chemical engineers looking to learn more about solid-state batteries.

INSTRUCTOR:

Jeff Sakamoto, PhD, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, The University of Michigan

Jeff Sakamoto is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. He earned his PhD (2001) in Materials Science and Engineering from UCLA. Prior to joining the University of Michigan, he was on the faculty staff at Michigan State University (2007-2014) and was also a Senior Engineer at the California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (2001-2007). At JPL he investigated materials and materials device technology in support of the NASA 2003 Mars Exploration Rover Li-ion Battery and Advanced Thermoelectric Convertor Programs. Dr. Sakamoto is a Kavli Frontiers of Science Fellow, an alumnus of the National Academy of Sciences Frontiers of Science (Indo-US Speaker) and National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering (US Speaker). After seven years in Michigan, he has established collaboration with the auto and battery industries such as Ford (Dearborn), General Motors (Warren), Toyota (Ann, Arbor), A123Systems, and the Army Tank Automotive Research and Development Center (Warren). Dr. Sakamoto received two Major Space Act Awards from the NASA Inventions and Contributions Board, is the primary contributor on 14 patents and received the Teacher-Scholar (2013), and Withrow Excellence in Teaching (2009) Awards at Michigan State University.

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