From Manufacturing to Recycling: X-Ray Tech in the Battery Life Cycle

With advancements in battery technology, electricity has become an essential part of modern society, powering a wide array of devices, from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles (EVs). As we navigate towards a low-carbon economy, storage systems will play a pivotal role in our energy evolution, storing renewable energy and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. This has resulted in an ever-increasing demand for better batteries, both in terms of production capacity and performance.

As the industry scales up production and recycling efforts, there is a pressing need to enhance battery performance and reduce production costs. Achieving these goals means leveraging the right analytical tools. X-ray analytical techniques like X-ray Diffraction (XRD), X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), and X-ray Microscopy (XRM) are indispensable throughout the entire battery life cycle. They facilitate the development of new cells and components, ensure quality control during manufacturing, and streamline the recycling process. These techniques are essential for optimizing battery performance, enhancing sustainability, and meeting the evolving demands of the energy landscape.

In this live online seminar, our experts will explain what XRD, XRF and XRM can do for you! In lab sessions, we will showcase our devices and provide valuable tips and tricks. Your questions will be answered during our Q&A session.

Materials include the seminar recording and presentation.

• Introduction
  
• XRD Applications Examples 
• Lab Session 1: Operando diffraction (XRD)
• XRF Applications Examples
• Lab Session 2: Precursor analysis (XRF)
• XRM Applications Examples 
• Lab Session 3: Non-destructive visualization and analysis (XRM)
• Q&A Session with our Experts

We will cover structural analysis (XRD), elemental analysis (XRF), and 3D analysis (XRM)

• Different Li-battery types: NMC, NCA, LFP
• Analysis of Battery Chemicals and Raw Materials
• Analysis of Precursors and Cathode Active Material (CAM)
• Analysis of Particle Size and Shape
• Analysis of Cell Components
• In-operando Cell Analysis
• Cell Design and Safety Inspection
• Black Mass Analysis during Battery Recycling
• and more …