Tutorials
Monday, March 20, 2017*
8:00 - 10:00 am
TUT1: Materials Selection and Design for Batteries with High Energy Density, Ultralong Cycle Life and Excellent Safety
Yi Cui, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University
This tutorial gives an overview on the materials selection and design in order to increase the energy density of batteries, extend the cycle life and enhance the safety significantly. It targets the application from portable electronics, electric vehicles
to grid-scale storage. Topics include 1) Si, Li metal, P Anodes and S Cathodes for high energy batteries, which offers 7-10 times higher lithium ion storage capacities; 2) Low cost Prussion-blue based materials and Li metal-polysulfide semiflow batteries
for grid-scale storage; and 3) a novel idea of smart separator to enhance battery safety.
TUT2: Battery Safety Training
Shmuel De-Leon, CEO, Shmuel De-Leon Energy, Ltd.
Batteries have become daily use components for many applications. More than that, we can say that without batteries, our lives would change dramatically – just think of life with no mobile phones. In the race for energy density, we sometimes forget
the safety. Unfortunately, we face daily safety events with injuries and severe damage. The workshop focuses on portable and stationary battery safety along battery cycle life (acceptance, testing, assembly, use, transportation and disposal). The
training incorporates Shmuel De-Leon’s and other experiences on battery safety representing over 25 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.
TUT3: Battery Technology Evaluation and Commercialization Strategies
Christopher M. Claxton, Senior Business Development Executive, Energy Storage, Argonne National Lab
James A. Drakes, Ph.D., Executive Director Advanced Technologies, Washington Operations, Aerojet Rocketdyne
Michael A. Fetcenko, Managing Director,
BASF Battery Materials, North America
Tobias Glossman, Senior Systems Engineer, Mercedes-Benz Research and Development North America
Patrick Hurley, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, A123 Systems
Henning Lohse-Bush, Ph.D., Manager of
Vehicle Systems Research Department, Argonne National Laboratory
This tutorial discusses the process involved in bringing your battery technology product or service to market. We will explore a research and development ecosystem that encompasses the development chain from materials to fabrication and diagnosis and
performance evaluation. Examples of collaborations and partnerships will be presented. .
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
TUT4: Technoeconomic Analysis of Battery Material Development and Manufacture
Thomas D. Gregory, Owner, Borealis Technology Solutions LLC
John E. Anderson, Economic Evaluator, The Dow Chemical Company
Successful commercialization of battery materials is achieved when technological feasibility, economic practicality, and market need intersect. Technoeconomic analysis methodology for evaluating these issues will be discussed, focusing on the critical
early stages of a project where product design and process chemistry and development occur amid significant technical and economic uncertainty.
TUT5: Recent Advances in Solid State Electrolytes for Energy Storage
Jeff Sakamoto, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Michigan State University
Brian Francisco, Senior Research Scientist, SolidPower
Yifei Mo, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of Maryland
Dangerous liquid electrolytes are employed over solid electrolytes due to their high conductivities and excellent interfacial behavior. However, current research is narrowing the gap between liquid and solid electrolytes. This course will provide a review
of advances in solid electrolyte, from material synthesis, to interfacial stability, to practical device applications.
TUT6: LIB Reuse & Recycle
Jeffrey Cunningham, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida
Stefan Elsner, Head, Operations, GRS Batterien Service GmbH
Dirk Spiers, President, Spiers New Technologies
Experts during this tutorial explore the reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries, including the prospects of bioleaching for recovery of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries and the European approach for end-of-life portable and industrial
batteries.
TUT7: Advancements in Wireless Charging: Applications, Standards, Testing & Integration
Bradley Lane, Senior Field Applications Manager, Semtech
Kalyan Siddabattula, Systems Engineer, Texas Instruments
This tutorial will cover the latest advancements in wireless charging, applications, standards, testing & integration. This session will provide an overview of current market trends including standards (Qi, PMA, Airfuel) in addition the tutorial will
cover induction & resonant approaches along with product solutions and typical applications. The presentations will also cover the recent standardization efforts of the industry, as well as what has worked from a technological standpoint and what
gaps currently exist. In addition, the presenters will examine where things will go from here and what technological and material advancements will propel the industry forward.
2:00 - 4:00 pm
TUT8: The Rechargeable Battery Market: Value Chain and Main Trends 2017 – 2027
Christophe Pillot, Ph.D., Battery Survey Manager, Avicenne Energy, France
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 2017-2027 will be discussed.
TUT9: Improving the Energy Density of Batteries with Silicon-Based Anodes
Dee Strand, Ph.D., CSO, Wildcat Discovery Technologies
This tutorial gives an overview on the benefits and challenges of using silicon-based anodes to improve the energy density of lithium ion batteries. Topics will include the key challenges in use of silicon based anodes as well as progress in implementation
of silicon and what can we expect in the future. In addition, attendees will hear the latest improvements in other battery components required to maximize the benefit of silicon based anodes.
* Separate registration required or All Access registration.