Rechargeable Battery QC & Research - Solutions for a Powerful Future
Material refiners, battery manufacturers, OEMs and recyclers are all invested in meeting global carbon neutrality goals and developing the super battery. Developing safe, durable rechargeable batteries that satisfy “green” mobility initiatives requires significant investment in research and development (R&D) and quality control (QC), as well as expertise in production stages.
Sartorius provides solutions for several steps of the rechargeable battery manufacturing process - from material purity determination and in-process optimization to final release - with intuitive lab tools and integrated weighing solutions, further enhanced by multivariate data analytics.
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For battery manufacturers and material recyclers
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Spent batteries can be repurposed, recycled or refined. Battery recycling involves shredding and processing components for a better revalorization. The process requires systematic testing of composition and purity of the active materials for reporting to the end-purchaser.
Battery cells are assembled in modules and packs and connected to the thermal management system and BMS hardware/software before final integration into vehicles, laptops or medical devices. Empty spaces in the stacks are filled to avoid overheating.
Cell manufacturers must rigorously control, record and monitor every stage of the battery manufacturing process, including electrode slurry preparation, electrolyte filling, die coating and drying stages. This optimizes material supply, reduces scrap and recalls, increases production rates and lowers the carbon footprint.
The growing electronic mobility (eMobility) market has increased demand for active materials used in battery electrodes, such as lithium, cobalt, manganese and nickel. Battery-grade chemical suppliers must certify the purity of materials in addition to testing for density, BET surface area, particle size distribution, TGA, DSC and other attributes.
High-precision balances offer possibilities for non-destructive QC, from checking die coating homogeneity & measuring density of raw materials.
Control dispensing heads and check for correct assembly by weight using high-precision weigh cells in your production line.
Strict monitoring of humidity during the battery manufacturing process helps prolong battery life and stability.
Developing a water-based electrolyte slurry or cleaning specific process steps needs a purified water system with the lowest conductivity.
Our high-performance filtration units can be used for monitoring wastewater, capturing particles or separating components in the black mass.
Impurity testing requires thorough sample preparation for accurate results, from ICP/HPLC standards to pipetting and gravimetric analysis.
Data plays a big role in predicting battery life, optimizing processes or designing experiments. Streamline your battery manufacturing process.
State-of-the-art lab equipment and consumables to help drive innovation
Reduce variation and scrap by using high-resolution weigh cells or rapid moisture determination
Optimize your processes and elevate battery performance using multivariate data analytics
With configurable hardware, software and connectivity, Cubis® II offers a high-performance balance that will align with your unique demands.
Customizable Modularity: Choose from among 50 weighing modules, two user interfaces and seven draft shields for a great variety of hardware configurations
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Mark3 allows for precise, rapid measurement of moisture content in plastics, active materials or electrode coating. Measure water content in a lithium-ion battery without other volatiles, or use the system during the battery production process.
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Ideal lab water systems streamline processes by giving users full control of quality parameters at the point of use. The innovative and flexible Arium® Smart Station addresses these requirements by letting you dispense ultrapure water in the exact quality and quantities required for your experiments - when and where you need it.
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Battery production is subject to many constraints:
These challenges can be overcome by building successful local partnerships across the supply chain, from active materials to manufacturing, vehicle assembly and recycling.
In simple terms, lithium-ion rechargeable batteries are made of two electrodes, a separator and filled with electrolyte. The technology is constantly evolving to increase safety and evergreen energy density.
Lithium reacts with moisture in the air to create lithium hydroxide and hydrogen. This not only reduces the capacity of the battery and number of cycles, but also affects the structural stability of positive and negative materials. For this reason, manufacturers work in controlled environments - like a dry room - to allow for strict monitoring of water content during the LIB manufacturing process.
Grammage is the weight of the electrochemically active material per unit area of the current collector. It is defined by the thickness of the electrode coating and is usually represented in mg/cm². The grammage influences capacity and cycling behavior.
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Lab equipment and integrated weighing solutions to support battery manufacturing.
By providing flexible, modular and versatile products, we help you drive innovation and adapt to new trends in the pursuit of sustainable chemistry.
Our certified services guarantee equipment longevity and reduce equipment downtime so you can maximize operational efficiency.
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