Faraday Institution
Conference 2021

BATTERY RESEARCH & INNOVATION
FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Online 16 - 18 November 2021
2021-11-16 09:00:00
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ATOMIC SCALE INSIGHTS

ATOMIC SCALE INSIGHTS

Atomic-scale insights play a central role in the understanding and development of new and improved battery materials and mechanisms. Covering a range of different battery technologies, and including experimental and computational work, this session provides a forum for researchers to showcase state-of-the-art research that links local atomic structure to battery performance.

CHAIR AND SPEAKERS

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Dr Qiong Cai

COI, LiSTAR, University of Surrey

Session: ECR – ATOMIC SCALE INSIGHTS

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Joshua Bocarsly

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, CATMAT, University of Cambridge - Understanding novel cathode materials using magnetic measurements

Session: ECR – ATOMIC SCALE INSIGHTS

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Abby Haworth

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, FutureCat, Lancaster University - Understanding the local structure of protective alumina coatings for cathodes and the coating-cathode interface

Session: ECR – ATOMIC SCALE INSIGHTS

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Julian Holland

PhD Researcher, Multi-scale Modelling, University of Southampton - Towards realistic models of battery materials: Quantum mechanical simulations of an entire graphite nanoparticle and its lithium intercalation

Session: ECR – ATOMIC SCALE INSIGHTS

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Philip Maughan

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, NEXGENNA, University of St Andrews - Development of high energy density low cost Li/Ni/Co free sodium layered oxides as positive electrodes for Na-ion batteries

Session: ECR – ATOMIC SCALE INSIGHTS

ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

This session focuses on the increasingly popular application of X-ray and neutron-based techniques to analyse, image and characterise batteries and their materials. These include both central-facility-based research and analysis that can be performed in university labs to improve the performance and safety of battery technology.

CHAIR AND SPEAKERS

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Dr Phoebe Allan

COI, ReLiB, University of Birmingham

Session: ECR – ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

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Stephen Price

Industry Fellow (with University of Sheffield), Finden - Identifying and quantifying structural heterogeneities across multiple length scales using X-ray diffraction computed tomography

Session: ECR – ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

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Gabriel Pérez-Garcia

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, FutureCat, ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (STFC) - Investigating the SEI with in-operando small angle neutron scattering and neutron reflectometry

Session: ECR – ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

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Dorota Matras

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, CATMAT, Diamond Light Source - X-ray chemical imaging for characterisation of batteries - from electrode to device level

Session: ECR – ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

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Mark Buckwell

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, SafeBatt, University College London - Safety profiling of lithium ion batteries for mission-critical applications

Session: ECR – ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

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Nivedita Kulkarni

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, LiSTAR, University College London - Image-based modelling of Li-S battery electrodes

Session: ECR – ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

ELECTROLYTES AND INTERFACES

ELECTROLYTES AND INTERFACES

Electrolytes and the behaviour of electrode-electrolyte interfaces are often challenging to investigate yet are critical in determining the performance of battery systems. In this session, a range of techniques will be discussed that offer insights into the complex processes occurring there, with implications for the design of battery components.

CHAIR AND SPEAKERS

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Dr Darren Walsh

COI, LiSTAR, University of Nottingham

Session: ECR – ELECTROLYTES AND INTERFACES

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Sudarshan Narayanan

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, SOLBAT, University of Oxford - Current density mediated evolution of Li metal - solid electrolyte interfaces

Session: ECR – ELECTROLYTES AND INTERFACES

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Yue Chen

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, NEXGENNA, Lancaster University - Reconstructing 3D SEI nano-puzzle - mosaic or multilayer? Visualizing the spatial distribution of organic/inorganic components in SEI via operando 3D shear force modulation AFM

Session: ECR – ELECTROLYTES AND INTERFACES

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Svetlana Menkin

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, NEXGENNA, University of Cambridge - Interface evolution and metal plating in ultra-concentrated NaPF6 electrolytes

Session: ECR – ELECTROLYTES AND INTERFACES

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Andrew Wang

PhD Researcher, Multi-scale Modelling, University of Oxford - Potentiometric MRI of superconcentrated lithium-ion electrolytes

Session: ECR – ELECTROLYTES AND INTERFACES

NEW APPROACHES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

NEW APPROACHES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

Extending the lifetime of materials, cells and components is vital to maximising the impact of battery technology. In this session a suite of techniques that offer the potential for improving battery lifetime will be discussed. These approaches use novel methods to address specific challenges in their respective fields and have the potential to be adopted in different areas of battery research, impacting both current and next generation technologies.

CHAIR AND SPEAKERS

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Dr Rhodri Jervis

Project Leader, Degradation Project, UCL

Session: ECR – NEW APPROACHES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

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David Weiqun Li

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, Degradation Project and Characterisation, University of Liverpool - Improved fracture toughness and cycling performance of silicon anode by chromium doping

Session: ECR – NEW APPROACHES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

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Alice Merryweather

PhD Researcher, Degradation Project and Characterisation, University of Cambridge - Operando monitoring of single-particle kinetic state-of-charge heterogeneities and cracking in high-rate Li-ion anodes

Session: ECR – NEW APPROACHES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

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Toby Kirk

Faraday Institution Research Fellow, University of Oxford, Multi-scale Modelling Project

Session: ECR – NEW APPROACHES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

Conference programme

16 Nov 2021
0900 — 0915
INTRODUCTION

Dr James Robinson, Chair of the Faraday Institution Early Career Researcher Committee, will set the scene for the early career researcher day.

0915 — 1015
PRESENTATIONS FROM 4 EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

ATOMIC SCALE INSIGHTS

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1015 — 1100
BREAK

Please take this time to network and watch poster flashtalks.

1100 — 1130
TRAINING - HOW TO BUILD YOUR RESEARCHER IDENTITY

Practical guidance on how to increase researcher identity and open the door to career opportunities. Create a professional image, harness the power of LinkedIn, and grow your network.

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1130 — 1245
PRESENTATIONS FROM 5 EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

ADVANCED X-RAY AND NEUTRON TECHNIQUES

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1245 — 1345
LUNCH BREAK

Please take this time to network and watch poster flashtalks.

1345 — 1415
CAREER CAFÉ

Hear from researchers working in industry about the career opportunities that exist in the UK battery technology sector.

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1415 — 1515
PRESENTATIONS FROM 4 EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

ELECTROLYTES AND INTERFACES

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1515 — 1600
BREAK

Please take this time to network and watch poster flashtalks.

1600 — 1645
PRESENTATIONS FROM 3 EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS

NEW APPROACHES TO EXTEND BATTERY LIFE

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1645 — 1700
CLOSE

Dr James Robinson will provide some closing reflections on the day.

17 Nov 2021
0900 — 0920
CEO OPENING

Faraday Institution CEO, Prof. Pam Thomas, will open the conference.

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0920 — 0940
OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH ONE PROJECT SPOTLIGHT VIDEO

Videos to be released as they become available.

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0940 — 1040
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Q&A

TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES

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1040 — 1140
BREAK

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1140 — 1220
KEYNOTE: BARONESS BROWN

'A Net Zero energy system.' Baroness Brown will share her insight on the energy transition - for transport, homes, industry, infrastructure, commerce, and defence - highlighting the importance and ubiquity of batteries. Chaired by Prof. Pam Thomas, Faraday Institution.

1220 — 1250
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Q&A

SAFETY AND RECYCLING OF LI-ION BATTERIES

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1250 — 1350
LUNCH BREAK

Please take this time to network and watch project videos.

1350 — 1430
KEYNOTE: PROF. STAN WHITTINGHAM

'Energy storage is key to attainment of fossil-free energy'. Chaired by Prof. Louis Piper, University of Warwick

1430 — 1530
BREAK

Please take this time to network and watch project videos.

1530 — 1700
CROSS CUT THEME 1 (runs concurrently, see below)

DISCOVERY AND DESIGN TOWARDS HIGHER PERFORMING, LOWER COST BATTERIES

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1530 — 1700
CROSS CUT THEME 2 (runs concurrently, see above)

DATA – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

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1700 — 1710
CLOSING REMARKS

Dr Jennifer Channell, Senior Portfolio Manager – Decarbonising Transport & ISCF, EPSRC

18 Nov 2021
0900 — 0945
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Q&A

ELECTRODES FOR LI-ION BATTERIES

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0945 — 1015
HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE INCLUSION ALLY

Join this session to hear the latest updates on the Faraday Institution’s EDI work and from expert Jayne Little (CEO of Skills4) as she outlines three ways we can all become a better inclusion ally.

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1015 — 1115
BREAK

Please take this time to network and watch project videos.

1115 — 1300
CROSS CUT THEME 3 (runs concurrently, see below)

TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE BATTERIES

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1115 — 1245
CROSS CUT THEME 4 (runs concurrently, see above)

SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE FROM SENSING, PREDICTION AND CHARACTERISATION

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1245 — 1345
LUNCH BREAK

Please take this time to network and watch project videos.

1345 — 1430
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT Q&A

NEXT GENERATION CHEMISTRIES

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1430 — 1500
BATTERY MARKETS AND COMMERCIALISATION ANALYSIS

Hear from the Faraday Institution policy team on battery technology market sizes and dynamics and our approach to assess early-stage commercialisation potential.

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1500 — 1545
BREAK

Please take this time to network and watch project videos.

1545 — 1625
KEYNOTE: ROBERT LLEWELLYN

'The Battery: Still the Great Unknown.' Chaired by Prof. Colin Herron CBE Managing Director, Zero Carbon Futures, and Faraday Institution North East.

1625 — 1700
CEO CLOSE AND PRIZES

CEO Prof. Pam Thomas will present Faraday Institution community awards and close the conference.

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Poster Presenters

Around 50 PhD Researchers and Faraday Institution Research Fellows and 50 undergraduate interns are presenting posters at the conference. Delegates will be able to explore the depth and breadth of FI research programmes by engaging with this content from the beginning of November.

The Faraday Institution

The Faraday Institution is the UK’s independent institute for electrochemical energy storage research, skills development, market analysis, and early-stage commercialisation. It brings together research scientists and industry partners on commercially valuable projects to reduce battery cost, weight, and volume; improve performance and reliability; and develop whole-life strategies including recycling and reuse.

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