eBook From Lab to Application: How Mechanical Testing Ensures Strength and Reliability A Selection Guide for Mechanical Testing Mechanical testing encompasses a variety of analysis techniques that measure how materials respond to different stresses and strains. Mechanical testing can be used to characterize materials in a variety of ways, from analyzing their structure to ensuring…
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DetailsPoster New Insights using Isothermal Calorimetry and High Precision Cycling Authors: Vincent L. Chevrier, Larry J. Krause, Steven Recoskie, Dean D. MacNeil, Zilai Yan, Mark N. Obrovac Institution: Cyclikal Technology: TAM IV Calorimeter Parasitics and Lifetime Predictions in Commercial Cells High precision isothermal microcalorimetry and coulometry were performed at various temperatures on commercial 18650s allowing…
DetailsPoster Optimize Battery Electrode Slurry Behavior with Rheology Optimizing electrode slurries offers significant returns in streamlining manufacturing and improving battery performance. Properly designing your slurry formulation and mix conditions can lead to smoother, cost-effective processing. Additionally, a slurry’s shelf life and stability are important factors for ensuring reliable battery function. This poster illustrates four key…
DetailsGuide Battery Testing Selection Guide A Selection Guide for Analytical Solutions The race for the next generation of battery technology is well underway. Battery developers are tasked with optimizing batteries for existing applications – like higher energy density and improved safety for electric vehicles – or innovating new formulations to overcome challenges such as lithium…
DetailsGuide Battery Testing Selection Guide A Selection Guide for Analytical Solutions Unlocking the Full Potential of Batteries Cutting-Edge Analytical Solutions for the Next Generation of Battery Development The race for the next generation of battery technology is well underway. In just a few decades, rechargeable batteries have grown well beyond their roots in consumer electronics…
DetailsCase Study Electrolyte Researchers Work to Creatively Solve Energy-Related Challenges Technology: Waters™ TA Instruments™ Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Discovery Hybrid Rheometer (DHR), TAM IV Calorimeter After learning more about how other researchers were using thermal analysis, rheology, and microcalorimetry in different applications, Chibueze Amanchukwu, Principal Investigator of the Amanchukwu Laboratory and Assistant Professor at…
DetailseBook Enhance Battery Cell Performance Through In-Operando Thermal Analysis A Guide to Predictive Thermo-Electrochemical Characterization of Battery Cells As batteries are pushed to accommodate increasing demand and new capabilities, battery research and development must keep apace with new breakthroughs without sacrificing quality. In particular, new battery chemistries need greater efficiency, safety, and stability. From choosing…
DetailsThis eBook showcases the various tools accessible to R&D and QA/QC environments for proactive characterization and troubleshooting of polymer materials.
DetailseBook Improve Battery Safety with Materials Characterization A Guide to Improving Battery Safety with Materials Characterization Safety remains a top concern with the development of new battery chemistries to prevent harm to the consumer and the end-product itself. Safety is especially important in applications such as electric vehicles and other uses in which batteries are…
DetailsPoster In-Operando Isothermal Microcalorimetry to Accelerate Screening of New Battery Chemistries Authors: Jeremy May, Hang Lau Technology: Battery Cycler Microcalorimeter Solution Abstract Screening new cell chemistries using traditional electrochemical methods is a time prohibitive process that significantly slows the pace of research. These methods involve cycling the cell until signs of degradation or sufficient capacity…
DetailsBrochure Lithium-Ion Battery Brochure Download Analytical Solutions for Lithium-ion Battery Material Characterization Lithium-ion batteries represent a key technology to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in transportation, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics. Lithium-ion battery technology requires advanced material characterization of the anode, cathode, electrolyte, binder, and separator if lithium-ion batteries are to achieve their full potential as…
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