Spotlight Lithium-Ion battery cell

Discover the advanced concepts of battery technology in this advanced module following the introductory module on battery cells.

Deepen your knowledge of different battery formats, their areas of application, and their performance indicators: pouch cells, prismatic cells, and round cells are literally taken apart in this course. A thorough understanding of battery cell components and their internal workings is essential for selecting the right cell format for different applications. Why are pouch cells particularly common in laptops? What advantages do cylindrical cells offer in electric cars, such as long range, fast charging capability, and durability? These relationships are explained in this module, among others.

Take the next step on your path to becoming an expert in the field of battery technology and secure your place in this continuing education module.

In this continuing education course, you will gain:

in-depth knowledge of how the individual battery components work
detailed knowledge of anodes, cathodes, separators, electrolytes, and cell mechanics
an understanding of the challenging aspects of cell design and the importance of the raw materials used for the function and performance of batteries
an analytical overview of the limitations of lithium-ion batteries and alternative battery technologies to provide in-depth knowledge about the future of energy storage

Type of event

On-site training

Format

Attendance

Graduation

Certificate of attendance

Dates, registration deadline and location

By Request

Duration

12 hours of instruction on two consecutive days

Language

By Request

Organizer

Fraunhofer FFB

Event location

by arrangement

Graduates of the »Introduction to Battery Cells« module
Engineers/developers (machines and equipment in cell production, cell components, or battery systems)
Purchasing materials
Sales Material
Career starters in research and/or battery development

Experience an interactive learning environment that not only impresses with a variety of practical exercises and well-designed hands-on methods, but also promotes active exchange and collaborative learning. You will not only have the opportunity to ask questions, but also to benefit from the experiences and perspectives of other participants.

Cell types/formats and overview of modules and packs
Brief overview of the market situation
Material / Cell chemistry and components
security features
Innovations in cell design & next-gen materials

After participating...

... you will be able to compare cell formats, identify similarities and differences, analyze possible areas of application, and assign components of a battery to a function.

... you will know the exact structure and function of a battery cell and its individual components in detail and, with this knowledge, be able to use a configuration tool to design a battery cell for a specific application.

... you know the raw materials required for a battery cell and their origin, and can estimate the costs of individual battery components and those of a complete battery.

... recognize the limitations of lithium-ion batteries and learn about innovative cell designs and next-generation materials.

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Einzelteile einer Prismatischen Zelle und Pouchzelle — Depiction of the precise structure of various cell formats using a variety of methods. On display are 3D-printed prismatic and pouch cell dummies designed to promote understanding of the structure.

Batterieexperte erklärt Lithium-Ionen-Batterie — A specially developed configuration tool is used to design a complete battery cell for a hypothetical customer. In the picture, our battery expert Jan-Darius Plöpst explains how to use the tool.

Karteikarten für Lithium-Ionen-Batterie — Numerous practical methods are used to consolidate the knowledge learned. Here, for example, the assignment of functions to specific components of a battery is demonstrated using a flashcard quiz.

course details

Quick overview

Location: by arrangement, Münster
Duration: 12 hours of instruction on two consecutive days
Language: by request
Certificate of participation
Inquiry via online form or by email to ellb@ffb.fraunhofer.de

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The trainer

Jan-Darius Plöpst

Research associate in the »Cell Design« group. His main tasks include configuring the electrodes and designing the cell assembly. Thanks to his knowledge of lithium-ion batteries, he is very familiar with the requirements and individual components.

The trainer

Laurenz Bäsecke

Research associate in the »Cell Design« group. He develops innovative, application-specific solutions in the field of battery cell formats and cell chemistries and investigates the mechanical and thermal behavior of battery cells.

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