In today's episode, we have a detailed and technical conversation with Dr. Supriya Koul, a material scientist specializing in advanced battery materials, characterization, metallurgy, and microscopy. Dr. Koul shares valuable insights on various topics, including the role of X-rays in battery analysis, the challenges and opportunities in the battery industry, and the advancements in battery technology. As the world transitions to green technology and electric vehicles, the cost of battery production becomes a critical factor. Dr. Koul delves into the cost challenges, the importance of integrati ..read more

Join us for a new episode of The Battery Lab with our guest Roberto Scipioni, an energy storage expert and material scientist with over 10 years of experience in research of energy conversion and storage technologies. Roberto works for SINTEF Energy Research, a not-for-profit company in Norway, that is dedicated to innovative energy solutions. Join us for a conversation regarding: Electrochemistry Supporting grid-scale energy storage The benefits of flow batteries Importance of analytics during battery research and manufacturing Commercializing new battery technology Extending Battery Life wi ..read more

Dr. Wan Si Tang Ph.D. is an expert in advanced battery manufacturing. She is the Team Leader at the Battery Innovation Center, an experimental materials chemist, and an expert in Energy Storage and Conversion, with experience working with electrochemical cells, hydrogen storage, and crystallography. In this episode Dr. Tang will discuss: Pushing battery technology forward Battery cell innovation Commercialization of battery technology Dr. Tang would like to clarify her comments about the slurry creation process at 23:56, she intended to say, “we typically mix the slurries starting from smal ..read more

In this episode, host Tim sits down with Aaroh Kharaya, Director of Energy Storage Engineering at Primergy Solar, to discuss: -the impact of battery-based energy storage on the grid -industry changes in batteries to optimize photovoltaic (PV) energy storage -the technical challenges of complex, grid-scale energy storage Aaroh sheds light on the grid-scale battery chemistries deployed in the past and discusses potential future chemistries and improvements in battery performance. He also shares insights on technology trends in the stationary battery industry and the growing importance of modu ..read more

In this episode of The Battery Lab, host Tim Bradow interviews Dr. Ehsan Faegh, a Sr. Battery Scientist at Imprint Energy. They discuss the unique ultra-thin, flexible, zinc-based batteries manufactured by Imprint Energy. Dr. Faegh explains how zinc-based batteries compare to traditional alkaline and Li-ion batteries, and the advantages and disadvantages of aqueous electrolytes in zinc-based batteries. He also talks about how Imprint Energy addresses issues like dendrite growth, shape change, passivation, and corrosion/hydrogen evolution. They discuss the applications of the thin, flexible, zi ..read more

This episode features Dr. Duke Shih. Dr. Shih is a materials scientist who specializes in electrochemical applications such as lithium-ion batteries and solid-oxide fuel cells. He also has expertise in the area of solid-state lithium-ion batteries. Dr. Shih is currently employed at Itron as a Principal Engineer where he tests and characterizes different battery chemistries and advises on battery technology solutions for Itron smart meters and other products which demand extreme reliability and long life. Dr. Shih has a PhD in Materials Engineering from Imperial College London. Join us as we di ..read more

This episode features Yang Wang, R&D Manager at Enpower Greentech Inc. Dr. Wang specializes in lithium ion batteries, including all solid state batteries. He oversees the development and characterization of solid state battery materials and complete cells. Dr. Wang has a Ph,D in single molecule science from the University of Science and Technology of China, where he explored the mechanisms of heterogeneous catalysis and strong correlation on prototypical rutile and anatase single crystals and films via a variety of analytical tools, including X ray diffraction. In this episode, Dr. Wang jo ..read more

Welcome to the trailer for The Battery Lab, a podcast brought to you by Rigaku. This is a show for researchers, developers and industry leaders looking to stay current and straddle the cutting edge of battery advancement and analysis. Tim shares: The Overall Goal of this Podcast Who this Podcast is For His Thoughts on the biggest challenge facing the Battery Industry Today To make sure you never miss an episode of the Battery Lab podcast, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts or our website.   ..read more