Week 2 - Functional Components
Section outline
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In the second week of the lithium-ion battery course, participants will focus on the intricacies of cathode and anode materials. They will analyze commercial cathode materials, their formulations, and performance metrics, exploring innovative research aimed at improving cathode technologies. The curriculum will then transition to anode materials, discussing their operation principles, challenges like capacity limitations, and research advancements in material engineering. Finally, learners will delve into electrolytes and separators, understanding their roles, performance characteristics, and the impact of innovations on efficiency and sustainability in lithium-ion batteries, fostering critical evaluation skills across these components.
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