Are lithium-ion batteries a good energy storage solution?

1. Introduction Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) attract considerable interest as an energy storage solution in various applications, including e-mobility, stationary, household tools and consumer electronics, thanks to their high energy, power density values and long cycle life .

What are the production steps in lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing?

Figure 1. Production steps in lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing summarizing electrode manufacturing, cell assembly and cell finishing (formation) based on prismatic cell format. Figure 2. Coating defect in the electrode due to particle agglomeration [SVOLT image]. Figure 3.

What role does the production environment play in lithium-ion batteries?

The production environment along the entire process chain plays a crucial role in the production of lithium-ion batteries.

Are energy storage technologies beyond Li-ion batteries a central development?

Following the technology chapters, central developments in energy storage technologies beyond Li-ion batteries have been considered since the first roadmap on Battery Production Equipment [Maiser 2014].

How can lithium-ion batteries be manufactured?

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) need to be manufactured at speed and scale for their use in electric vehicles and devices. However, LIB electrode manufacturing via conventional wet slurry processing is energy-intensive and costly, challenging the goal to achieve sustainable, affordable and facile manufacturing of high-performance LIBs.

What are the benefits of lithium ion battery manufacturing?

The benefit of the process is that typical lithium-ion battery manufacturing speed (target: 80 m/min) can be achieved, and the amount of lithium deposited can be well controlled. Additionally, as the lithium powder is stabilized via a slurry, its reactivity is reduced.