Battery Chemistries for Automotive Applications
Recent Advancements in Battery Chemistries
June 24-25, 2019
The Advanced Automotive Battery Conference attracts international thought leaders and battery technologists to discuss key issues impacting the electrification of vehicles. As the electric vehicle market expands with increasingly strict regulatory deadlines,
the need to improve batteries and enhance performance while lowering cost has never been stronger. AABC provides a scientific and interactive forum to explore these challenges. In this session, leading materials R&D professionals will review the
prospects of advanced cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes to deliver better performance, life, and safety, at equal or lower cost than current chemistries, and to provide enhanced value for large lithium-ion batteries.
Final Agenda
ROOM: CROWN
Monday, June 24
12:30 pm Symposia Registration
1:30 Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Martin Winter, PhD, Chair, Applied Material Science for Energy Conversion and Storage, MEET Battery, Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Muenster
1:35 Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR): Overview and Focus
Venkat Srinivasan, PhD, Deputy Director, Research & Development, JCESR
The Joint Center for Energy Storage Research, otherwise known as the Battery Hub, is a US Department of Energy Innovation Hub focused on developing the science behind next-generation batteries that can help usher in a more resilient electric grid and
electrify transportation. While batteries today are becoming more cost effective for many applications, their widespread penetration requires further cost reduction and performance improvements. Revolutionary new materials are needed that can outperform
the ones available today; however, many scientific challenges prevent these materials from being used in the real world. In this talk we will describe the science gaps JCESR is addressing, the goals, and the approach that is being taken, along with
a few key highlights.
1:55 Silicon Anode — A Deep Dive
Anthony Burrell, Chief Technologist, Energy Storage, National Renewable Laboratory
2:15 Understanding and Addressing the Li Problems for High Energy Li Batteries
Jun Liu, PhD, Battelle Fellow and Professor, Director Battery500 Consortium, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/University of Washington
Li metal is a key electrode material for developing high energy batteries with a specific energy much higher than 300 Wh kg−1. Despite intensive efforts, significant challenges remain in direct utilization of Li metal anode in realistic high energy
cells. This talk will summarize our current understanding of the scientific and technological challenges, discuss recent progress and propose potential directions based on a high-energy cell design, fabrication and testing. The fundamental relationship
between the Li anode and other cell components, especially electrolytes, is explored at the cell level in order to inspire more new ideas to effectively address the grand challenges in high energy Li cells.
2:35 Perspectives and Challenges of Next Generation Automotive Li-Ion Cells
Peter Lamp, PhD, Head, Director, Research Battery Technology, BMW Group
2:55 Discussion with Data, Validates Paraclete’s SM-Silicon/3590™ as the Highest Capacity, Cycle Stable Silicon on the Market
Jeff Norris, MBA, CEO, Paraclete Energy, Inc.
Performance and electrochemistry data validating Paraclete’s SM-Silicon/3590TM, product architecture and the roadmap for its Fast Charge product will be covered. SM-Silicon/3590TM is a drop-in precursor that has an ICL similar to graphite. SM/3590TM
is priced at up to 5x less than composites available today at up to only 450 mAh/g.
3:15 Refreshment Break
3:35 NEW: From Liquid to Solid: High Conductivity Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries
Tobias Glossmann, Principle System Engineer, Mercedes-Benz Research & Development, North America
Novel and sustainable electroactive materials can help to decrease the ecological impact of novel battery concepts soon. While on the one hand, high energy density is required, the aspects of safety, lifetime get more important and often mean a challenge.
All these requirements are met by very different approaches with different characteristics: all-solid-state cells, high-energy materials, lithium-sulfur and even different systems, e.g. Na- or Mg-Ion.
3:55 400Wh/Kg Is Here, a Practical Approach to Solid-State Lithium Metal Cells
Qichao Hu, PhD, Founder & CEO, SolidEnergy Systems, LLC
In semiconductor, there’s a Moore’s Law, where the number of transistors doubles every 18 months; in battery, a similar law applies, where the energy density doubles every 30 years. Li-Metal cells can double the energy density of conventional
Li-ion. SolidEnergy has been developing a unique electrolyte system that enables Li-Metal to perform safely and reliably at more than 400Wh/kg. It has also built and demonstrated Li-Metal at pilot scale and validated by customers in drones and electric
vehicles.
4:15 Paradigm-Breaking Non-Flammable Lithium-Ion Batteries for Next-Generation Transportation Needs
Arthur von Wald Cresce, PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland, Material Scientist, Electrochemistry, US Army Research Laboratory
The development of aqueous lithium-ion electrolytes has opened up new avenues for the application of inherently safe lithium-ion batteries, especially in the field of vehicles and transportation. The challenge is to make aqueous battery packs that are
energy-dense and that can be manufactured using rapid curing techniques and additive manufacturing. This talk will summarize current efforts as well as recent breakthroughs in aqueous lithium-ion battery development.
4:35 Commercially Viable Advances in Printable Lithium Technology Making Possible Next-Generation High Energy Density Batteries
Marina Yakovleva, PhD, Manager, Global Marketing, Livent
Livent has been supplying the Li-ion industry high quality lithium products including carbonate, hydroxide and metal since the 1950s. To meet the world’s growing demand for portable electronics, electric cars, and large-scale stationary storage
facilities, Livent focuses its R&D on testing and understanding new ways to improve energy storage and lithium delivery. Livent’s printable lithium technology paves the way to the commercialization of the next generation of advanced lithium
ion batteries.
4:55 Q&A
5:20 Close of Day
Tuesday, June 25
8:30 am Morning Coffee
9:00 Chairperson’s Remarks
Martin Winter, PhD, Chair, Applied Material Science for Energy Conversion and Storage, MEET Battery, Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Muenster
9:05 Strategies for Long Life and Safe Lithium Metal Batteries
Ping Liu, PhD, Associate Professor, Nanoengineering, UC San Diego
Rechargeable lithium metal batteries can reduce the cost of energy storage for both transportation and grid applications. In order to combat issues of infinite volume change, dendrite growth, and parasitic reactions with electrolytes, we are developing
multifunctional 3D host structures with built-in electrolyte additives and new electrolyte chemistries to achieve high efficiency. In addition, we will discuss the safety implications of lithium metal anodes and strategies to mitigate internal shorting.
9:25 Advanced Lithium-Ion Technologies for Mobility Applications and Beyond
Patrick Bernard, PhD, Director, Research, Saft
Saft is developing a new range of Li-ion products reflecting the current market needs (increase of energy density while keeping long life, enhanced charging and cycling capabilities, cost reduction while maintaining or improving the safety), LTO prismatic
cell for heavy cycling applications, phosphate based technology for safety critical applications, and NMC/Gr-Si based cells for high energy applications. Beyond Li-ion, Saft is developing Solid-State technology with some global key companies.
9:45 Compositional and Processing Studies of Garnet-Type Lithium-Ion Conductor
Dee Strand, PhD, CSO, Wildcat Discovery Technologies
Solid-state batteries show promise of improved energy density and safety relative to batteries containing conventional organic liquid electrolytes. Ceramic solid electrolytes, such as Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO), with garnet structure have been developed
as promising solid electrolytes for use in all solid-state batteries. However, the performance of these types of materials is very sensitive to both composition and processing. In this work, we carefully explore the relationship between composition,
processing, and performance using systematic experimental approaches.
10:05 Grand Opening Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
11:00 Solvay’s Recent Developments on Electrolyte Ingredients for High Voltage Li-Ion Batteries
Dominick Cangiano, PhD, Technical Business Development Manager, SOLVAY
A leading target of the Li-ion battery industry is to achieve high energy density at affordable cost without compromising on safety. Solvay has increased its efforts to propose innovative electrolyte ingredients to battery makers, enabling high
voltage solutions. New results with fluorinated additives and Energain® on silicon graphite / lithium anodes will be presented.
11:20 Solid-State Lithium Metal/Glass Electrodes for Next-Generation Batteries
Steven J. Visco, PhD, CEO & CTO, PolyPlus Battery Company
PolyPlus is developing rechargeable lithium metal batteries based on the use of continuous ultra-thin conductive glass as a separator. These high conductivity glasses are single-ion conductors (~10-3 S/cm), have a high shear modulus, and are enabling
for high cycle life lithium metal batteries.
11:40 Solid-State Polymer with Room Temperature Conductivity – Higher Performing Solution
Mike Zimmerman, Founder, Ionic Materials
There is a drive towards solid state batteries using multiple material choices (mostly inorganic). We will be presenting a polymer with the appropriate electrochemical, mechanical and thermal properties which can not only function as a separator
but can enable solid state anodes and cathode, and appropriate cell performance. In addition, these solid state cells with our solid state electrolyte can be manufactured using standard lithium manufacturing lines. Performance and safety data
will be presented with cells manufactured automatically. This approach will enable solid state batteries being available to the industry sooner than expected.
12:00 pm Solid-State Batteries – The Next Disruptive Vehicle Technology
Brian Sisk, PhD, Vice President, Cell Product Development, A123 Systems
Lithium-ion batteries have seen significant improvements in energy density in recent years, raising expectations for electric vehicle adoption. However, energy density approaches a threshold at which the pace of improvement is limited by safety
requirements. Solid-state batteries solve this problem by eliminating flammable liquid electrolyte, safely allowing high-energy batteries. The coming solid-state battery revolution presents significant opportunities to automakers in terms
of safety and potential cost savings – but will also require drastic system-level changes. In this presentation, I will demonstrate the great promise of solid-state batteries, identify opportunities for vehicle cost savings, and focus
on system integration challenges
12:20 Q&A
12:40 Networking Lunch
1:35 Dessert Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
2:35 Chairperson’s Remarks
Martin Winter, PhD, Chair, Applied Material Science for Energy Conversion and Storage, MEET Battery, Research Center, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Muenster
2:40 Electrode Behavior during Fast Charging of Lithium-Ion Cells
Daniel P. Abraham, PhD, Senior Materials Scientist, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory
Rapid charging of lithium-ion batteries would enable wider adoption of electric vehicles but the high-current regimes affect electrochemical characteristics and longevity of the battery cells. Formation of Li metal deposits is a recognized hazard
of high-rate charging. We will highlight the use of a microprobe reference electrode to monitor the onset of Li plating conditions in situ and discuss lithium concentration gradients that develop in the electrodes
during fast charging.
3:00 High-Nickel, Low-Cobalt Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Arumugam Manthiram, PhD, Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
Lithium-ion batteries are beginning to transform the transportation sector, but the scarcity and high cost of cobalt pose serious problems for their deployment for electric vehicles and grid storage. This presentation will focus on the design
and development of high-nickel, low-cobalt cathodes for lithium-ion batteries. Full cell data with graphite anode for thousands of cycles and an in-depth characterization of the cycled electrodes after extensive cycling will be presented.
3:20 NEW: High Nickel NCA Cathode Materials with Grain Boundary Enhancement
David Ofer, PhD, Director, Materials Development, CAMX Power
This talk will discuss the benefits of adding other elements (in addition to cobalt) to the grain boundaries using materials from the NCA family. Specifically, we will discuss scaling-up the synthesis of these materials, their implementation
in multi-Ah cells, as well as the economics of synthesizing grain boundary enriched materials relative to conventional materials.
3:40 Why ALD Nanofilms on Cathode Materials Improve Li-ion Battery Performance
Alan Weimer, PhD, H.T. Sears Memorial Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Colorado, Boulder
The true nature of low-cycle number ALD films on NMC materials is elucidated using focused surface characterization. It is commonly assumed that several ALD cycles form a uniform film that optimally is thin enough to facilitate lithium
diffusion while blocking side reactions of the electrolyte with the cathode material. We show that ALD films are not uniform and grow preferentially on metal oxides, stabilizing them in the presence of electrolyte without blocking
lithium intercalation pathways.
4:00 Q&A
4:20 Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
5:25 Close of Symposium