Smart Electrode Processing for Battery Cost Reduction

The intrinsic performance ability of well-designed, high performing battery materials often cannot be utilized on cell level due to production-related losses. Thus, electrode and cell production steps have to be carried out wisely with a lot of process knowledge. Additionally, sophisticated process optimizations allow for significant manufacturing cost reductions. The presented work discloses the impact of slurry processing via continuous extrusion with lowered solvent content on battery manufacturing cost. A cost-oriented production model allows for comprehensive suggestions for cost reduction in mass production of large-sized battery cells