TUT11: Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) for the Analysis of Battery Materials, Half Cells, and Full Cells

THURSDAY, JULY 30 | 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

ABOUT THIS TUTORIAL:

In this tutorial we will introduce electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) as a valuable tool for the analysis of battery materials, components, and full cells. The tutorial will start with an introduction to the technique and followed by a demonstration of the experiment. Next we will explain how EIS data is analyzed to determine parameters like the resistance, capacitance, and diffusion in specific components of a battery. We will also explain the conditions for reliable EIS measurements and present tools that will give you confidence in the results. In the third section we will focus on the analysis of separators, active materials, and the SEI layer. Attendees can expect to leave this tutorial with an understanding of the EIS technique and how it can be applied to their battery development activities.   

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

  • Working principle of EIS
  • Understanding and interpreting EIS data
  • Analysis of electrolyte, separators, active materials, and the SEI layer

 

TUTORIAL AGENDA:


Introduction of the EIS Technique, Working Principle of EIS and Demonstration on a Coin Cell Battery

Kia Williams, PhD, Product Manager Electrochemistry, Metrohm USA

Understanding and Interpreting EIS Data

Julia van Drunen, PhD, Area Marketing & Sales Manager, Metrohm Autolab

Application of EIS to the Analysis of Battery Components

Marcel Drüschler, PhD, CEO, Sales & Marketing, rhd instruments GmbH & Co. KG

Q&A Discussion with the Audience

 

 

INSTRUCTORS:

Williams KiaKia Williams, PhD, Product Manager Electrochemistry, Metrohm USA

Kia has a PhD in chemistry from the University of South Florida. Kia’s work included analyzing porous carbon materials for energy storage and conversion applications. Kia joined Metrohm in 2018 as the Electrochemistry Product Manager where she focuses on electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical applications.

Drunen_JuliaJulia van Drunen, PhD, Area Sales & Marketing Manager, Metrohm Autolab

Julia has a PhD in electrochemistry from Queen’s University, Canada, and worked for two years as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Sao Paulo before joining Metrohm Autolab in the Netherlands in 2016. She specializes in the topics of surface electrochemistry of nickel and platinum, energy conversion and storage, and the corrosion of metals and alloys.

Drüschler_MarcelMarcel Drüschler, PhD, CEO, Sales & Marketing, rhd instruments GmbH & Co. KG

Marcel has a PhD in chemistry from the University of Marburg, Germany. He is an enthusiastic electrochemist with a demonstrated history of developing solutions for challenging tasks in the field of energy storage and conversion as well as classical electrochemistry. As co-founder and CEO of rhd instruments, he leads a skilled team focusing on creating innovative and intelligent lab equipment as well as on developing powerful EIS data analysis software.

 



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