Short Description
Specially equipped facilities for the synthesis, analysis and validation of material in small-sized cells open the door to comprehensive battery materials research. The focus is primarily on the development of high-performance cathodes and high-energy anode materials as well as on the optimisation of known cell chemistries.
A particular focus for new technologies is placed on the investigation and processing of materials and components for solid-state batteries. Materials of the so-called generation 4 (a, b, c), including semi-solid-state approaches, are investigated for electrochemical properties, processability and scalability. Material handling takes place in dedicated gloveboxes and a drying room focused on solid-state technologies. Strong expertise is found in materials for structural batteries for mobility.
Contact Person
Dr. Katja Fröhlich
Research Services
Particle size distribution by means of X-ray diffraction and / or laser diffraction or laser scattering
• Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), SEM-EDX
• Material evaluation in coin and pouch cells from 1 mAh up to 10 Ah
• Electrochemical analysis in 2-, 3-electrodes cell configuration
• Moisture content determination in electrolytes (Karl -Fischer -titration)
• Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy / Attenuated Total Reflection (FTIR / ATR)
• Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectrometry (GC / MS)
Methods & Expertise for Research Infrastructure
ACCREDITED METHODS (ISO, IEC):
• Thermal analysis (TGA and DTA measurement,
ACCELERATING RATE CALORIMETER, ARC)
• Elemental analysis (X-Ray Fluorescence, XRF)
• Crystal Structure Analysis (X-Ray Diffraction, XRD)
• Specific surface area measurements by means of gas adsorption (BET)