Can cost and performance analysis support battery energy storage research?

Cost and performance analysis is a powerful tool to support material research for battery energy storage, but it is rarely applied in the field and often misinterpreted. Widespread use of such an analysis at the stage of material discovery would help to focus battery research on practical solutions.

How do I choose the best lab equipment for lithium-ion battery analysis?

Discover the best lab equipment for lithium-ion battery analysis, including charge/discharge testers, electrochemical workstations, thermal analysis systems, and safety testing tools. Explore key features and price guides to help you choose the right tools for your lab's needs.

How can a battery cost and performance analysis be implemented?

Using publicly available information on material properties and open-source software, we demonstrate how a battery cost and performance analysis could be implemented using typical data from laboratory-scale studies on new energy storage materials.

Why is thermal analysis important for lithium-ion batteries?

Thermal analysis systems, such as Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), are essential for evaluating the thermal stability of lithium-ion batteries. Batteries are sensitive to temperature fluctuations, which can lead to thermal runaway—a dangerous scenario where the battery overheats and potentially ignites.

What is the best battery cost estimator?

One of the most frequently used tools for battery cost estimation and probably the model that comes closest to a ‘standard’ is the ‘Argonne National Laboratories Battery Performance and Cost’ model (BatPac) 7.

Do material prices affect the cost structure of a lithium-ion battery cell?

By discussing different cell cost impacts, our study supports the understanding of the cost structure of a lithium-ion battery cell and confirms the model’s applicability. Based on our calculation, we also identify the material prices as a crucial cost factor, posing a major share of the overall cell cost.