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The Battery Technology Podcast | Episode 31 | Exploring the Cost Drivers of Battery Manufacture | Aaron Wade | CRU Group I recently read a very interesting report describing the key cost drivers of battery manufacture, particularly in regard to Chinese manufacturing. How do they achieve the battery costs they do? and what are the lessons for US and…
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Lead Acid Batteries have been around for a long time. A very long time. And in a world excited by the opportunities with new battery chemistries, the ongoing success of Lead Acid batteries in energy storage can sometimes be overlooked. In this episode I’m joined by Karen Pugliese, VP of Global Sales with C&D Technologies, a business at the very for…
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The Battery Technology Podcast | Episode 29 | Advances in Lithium Extraction | Nick Grundish | Energy X As the global demand for Lithium grows, the need to maximise the efficiency of the Lithium extraction and refining processes intensifies. In this episode of the Battery Technology Podcast, we take a step back in the supply chain to look at how ad…
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One of the big challenges facing the EV industry is charging, and specifically charging times. It’s one of the main pain-points that the industry needs to address in order to achieve mass scale adoption. So any developments which holds out the prospect of a radical improvement in charging times is potentially very important. In the episode I am joi…
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We've spent a lot of time during this podcast series talking to businesses developing the next generation of battery technology. In this episode, we switch perspectives to that of the OEMs, the car makers. How do they determine which battery electrochemistry to adopt. What are the main pain points OEMs are looking to overcome and when you're planni…
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The challenges for Li-Ion Battery cell designers just intensify. Much of the low hanging fruit has been picked and attention now turns to ever more sophisticated solutions and material science to improve performance. In this episode I am joined by Michael Grimm and Moritz Hantel of Northern Graphite Corporation to discuss the development of porous …
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Episode 25 | Portugal - Using Europe's Lithium Deposits to build a Battery Ecosystem | Battery Cluster Portugal
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The mountainous region of Barroso in Northern Portugal is sitting on buried treasure; one of Europe's most significant deposits of Lithium. And a European supply of Lithium is a game changer for a continent committed to local supply of 40% of its consumption of strategic raw materials. So how does Portugal maximise the opportunity? Does it simply b…
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Episode 24 | Exploring Graphene based Advances in Battery Technology | Curtis Collar | Nanotech Energy
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Graphene is a remarkable material which has long promised to revolutionise many industries. It is fair to say that the results haven’t always matched the hype. But in the battery technology field, it may well be different. In this episode I am joined by Curtis Collar, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer at Nanotech Energy, for whom Graphene is at the…
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Episode 23 | Emerging Battery Chemistries and the Challenge for Climate Control | Cheryl Thibault | Munters
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As the battery industry develops increasingly innovative chemistries aimed at improving both safety and performance, what does that mean for those controlling the conditions in the facilities that research, development and ultimately manufacturing is caried out. In this episode I am joined by Cheryl Thibault, Global Product Manager at Munters, one …
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Episode 22 | Developing a Fully Dry Solid State Battery | Ben Eiref/Kevin Wujcik | Blue Current
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In the latest of our conversations with those at the cutting edge of Solid-State battery design we are joined by Ben Eiref CEO and Kevin Wujcik CTO of Blue Current, based in Hayward, California, to discuss the journey from R&D to commercialisation of their solid state battery. Starting with an objective to create a safe battery through to the emerg…
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I’m fascinated by the developments that are taking place in the solid-state battery development field, but I want to understand more about what is really happening at the cutting edge of the solid-state world. Over the new two episodes we are going to take a deeper dive into the world of solid-state. In this episode I am joined by John Tinson of Il…
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Episode 20 | Developments in Sodium-Ion Battery Technology | Spencer Gore | Bedrock Materials
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Many of our preceding episodes have focused on development in the Lithium Ion battery field, but of course Lithium is not the only alkali metal that lends itself to use as a battery material. In this episode we explore the growing interest in Sodium Ion battery technology, and with the help of Spencer Gore, CEO of Bedrock Materials. we explore how …
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Episode 19 | Exploring Advances in Graphite Technology | Vikram Handa & Sunit Kapur | Epsilon Advanced Materials
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One of the critical materials used in Li-ion battery technology is Graphite. It has been the key anode material since the birth of the EV revolution. In this episode we take a deep dive into Graphite, and with the help of Vikram Handa and Sunit Kapur of Epsilon Advanced Materials. we explore how Graphite is key to the global EV ecosystem. Speaker N…
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Episode 18 | Advances in Recycling using Chromatography | David Sauve | ReElement Technologies
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I'm always fascinated by the development of innovative processes to take end of life batteries and from them generate battery grade materials. Essentially, making finite resources, infinite. In this episode we explore how ReElement Technologies are developing scalable and deployable purification and refining processes using chromatography at the he…
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Episode 17 | Niobium as a Disrupting Element in Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries | Zach Bergman CBMM
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One of the most intriguing aspects of the battery industry is the emergence of new enabling chemistries that can propel battery performance to the next level. In this episode we discuss the emergence of Niobium as a disrupting element in battery development and explore the role Niobium could play in achieving faster charging, higher energy densitie…
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Episode 16 - How Digital Data is streamlining the interface between Battery Design & Manufacturing - Puneet Sinha - Siemens
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There's a lot happening in the world of Battery chemistry. In this episode, we take a step further down the value chain and explore the how developments in digitalisation are helping companies design not just battery componentry but to optimise the manufacturing process through which they will be built. Speaker Notes: Puneet Sinha | Sr. Director, B…
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At the core of any battery system is the cathode. The positive electrode, Choices made in cathode chemistry determine much of the battery performance and is responsible for a majority of the cost elements of a battery. In this episode we are joined by Dr Mark Copley, Research and Development Director of FAAM to discuss all things cathode. From basi…
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Episode 14 - The Role of Resource Efficiency in the Demand for Critical Minerals - Julia Poliscanova - T&E
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We hear a lot about the exponential growth of the market for EV batteries and the pressure that brings on the supply of critical minerals. But what about the demand side of that equation? Is inexorable growth a given, or are there opportunities that can be explored to mitigate demand? Show Notes Sponsored by Munters - Global leaders in energy-effic…
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Episode 13 - Navigating the Energy Transition - The Outlook for the EV and Battery Industry - Max Reid - Wood Mackenzie
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The end of the year is always a good place to take stock. In this episode, I am joined by Max Reid, Principal Analyst with Wood Mackenzie to discuss the EV Battery landscape as we close out 2023 and look forward to 2024 and beyond. Show Notes Sponsored by Munters - Global leaders in energy-efficient air treatment and climate solutions. https://www.…
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For an industry predicated on a concern for environmental issues, the ability to efficiently recover critical materials is fundamental to the perceived success of the transformation to electric power. In the episode, we explore the work taking place in this field with Tom Wadsworth, Commercial Director, Europe with Li-Cycle, at the forefront of res…
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The application of Testing and Instrumentation technologies is closely linked to the evolution of evermore powerful EV Battery Systems. In this episode we discuss the relationship between testing and battery development with Don Wright, VP Of Engineering of Unico, a leader in the provision of EV propulsion test stand systems. Show Notes Sponsored b…
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Episode 10 - Advances in Battery Management Software - Dr Ian Campbell - Breathe Battery Technologies
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In recent episodes of this podcast series we have concentrated on the advances in battery hardware, Developments in the anode/electrolyte/cathode system that will improve the performance of battery systems in the pursuit of increased charge speed. range and battery lifetime. In this episode we focus on software, and how innovative software solution…
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Episode 9 - Advances in Rapid Charging Technology - Doron Myersdorf - CEO & Co-Founder StoreDot
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The issues of creating batteries that allow for extremely rapid charging, delivering range at a similar rate as fossil fuel refuelling is at the centre of creating the EV revolution. The standard battery chemistry won't deliver this. Which means new innovative chemistries must be developed that provide the capacity for the extreme-fast necessary to…
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Episode 8 - Understanding Climate Control in Battery Manufacturing - Jason Bettles - Munters
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For battery manufacturers maintaining low humidity conditions is critical in the interests of both quality and safety of the batteries they produce. In this episode we discuss with Jason Bettles of Munters, the science behind controlling the environment in the manufacturing process. Show Notes Sponsored by Munters - Global leaders in energy-efficie…
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For battery manufacturers and end users the issue of cooling in business critical. In this episode we discuss some of the latest advances in cooling technology. Show Notes Sponsored by Munters - Global leaders in energy-efficient air treatment and climate solutions https://www.munters.com/en/ Advertising and Sponsorship For sponsorship and advertis…
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In an earlier podcast we discussed advances in the rapidly developing science of anode technology. In this episode we take things a step further. I am joined by Salil Soman of Sepion Technologies, a California based battery materials company, at the forefront of replacing graphite anodes with lithium metal. Show Notes Sponsored by Munters - Global …
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Episode 5 - Creating a Circular Battery Value Chain - Inga Petersen - Global Battery Alliance
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As the growth of the Battery industry grows at an unprecedented rate, so do the demands on the resources needed to support it. This creates something of a challenge; How does an industry whose existence mitigates the risk of climate change manage its own impact on the world? I'm joined by Inga Petersen, Executive Director of the Global Battery Asso…
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In a talent supply-constrained sector such as Battery Technology, the ability of an organisation to attract and retain the people they need is likely to be a predictor of future success. In the second of our podcasts exploring the issue, I'm joined by Richard Taylor, VP of Talent Acquisition and Koray Abatay, Project Director of Freyr Battery in No…
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One of the major issues facing any growth industry is the supply of talent. But in an industry with the expected growth profile of the Battery sector, that issue takes on business-critical strategic importance. I'm joined by Chema Robla, People Director of Basquevolt to discuss just how, in a talent constrained world, the battery industry can attra…
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In Episode 2, we take a deep dive into the developing science of Anode development with Tim Aanhane of LeydenJar Technologies developing ultra-thin radical Si anodesΑπό τον thebatterytechnologypodcast
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Episode 1 - A Strategic Overview of the Battery Market featuring John Shepherd of Batteries International
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Welcome to the Battery Technology Podcast - your fortnightly exploration in the world of battery technology industry. The global demand for battery capacity is rising at an inexorable rate. But how will the industry cope with the opportunities and challenges of meeting its objectives over the course of the next decade. Join us every fortnight as we…
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Join us for a brief introduction to the first dedicated Battery Technology podcast from your host Ken DaviesΑπό τον thebatterytechnologypodcast
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