Unlock the Secrets of Lithium-Ion Batteries and Master the Engineering Behind Them!
In this comprehensive course, you'll delve into the science and engineering of one of the most important energy storage technologies of our time.
Whether you're an engineer, scientist, or simply curious about energy storage, this course is perfect for anyone interested in the future of sustainable energy.
From the basics of lithium-ion battery chemistry to advanced material concepts, you'll understand how these batteries work and how they're used in a wide range of applications, including electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy systems.
The curriculum of this course will allow you a step-by-step introduction by covering the following topics:
Basics of Energy Storage - To grasp the wide-ranging impact of energy storage technologies, we will have a look into different types, application areas and global players.
Electrochemistry - As the foundation to understand the following chapters and the battery technology, we will cover a few simply basics of electrochemistry to get you started.
Setup and Performance - You will learn about the essential parts of any (Li-ion) battery and how their performance is affected e.g. by temperature, charging speed and many more.
Cell Components - Each component and material of a Li-ion battery will be discussed in detail with requirements, advantages, disadvantages and current research trends. You will understand how a cell can be tailored to individual applications.
Cell Manufacturing - We will cover the steps involved in battery manufacturing, cover typical cell types and safety aspects.
Economics of Battery Storage - You will learn about the battery development roadmap, material cost, demand, supply chain risk and future trends.
Finishing this course, you will be able to talk about the operational principle of Li-ion Batteries, employed materials, performance parameters, safety, cell manufacturing, economic aspects and many more things which help you to excel in your work and studies!