Manufacturing of Lithium-Ion Battery Cells

Lithium-ion batteries have become an indispensable part of everyday life. They are used in cordless screwdrivers, smartphones and earbuds, as well as in e-bikes and electric vehicles. The manufacturing of lithium-ion battery cells requires the highest level of precision, as numerous process parameters such as ambient air conditions or the viscosity of the electrode slurry have a significant impact. In many cases, these parameters are interdependent and strongly influence the quality of intermediate and final products. A lack of knowledge or poor decisions can result in substantial damage. This book presents the key process parameters relevant to the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries and explains how they interact. It is aimed at process and plant planners responsible for managing the production process of lithium-ion batteries as well as planning machinery and equipment for battery cell production. Students of manufacturing engineering and electrical engineering will also benefit from the practical knowledge conveyed on this forward-looking topic. The book covers the following topics: Structure and operating principles of lithiumion batteries Causes of damage and failure mechanisms in lithiumion batteries Production processes for electrodes and battery cells Planning and maintenance of battery cell factories The topics of occupational safety and traceability of the materials and components used round out the content.

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Werner Schreiber led the research field of Virtual Technologies in corporate research at Volkswagen AG for 15 years and several national research projects in this field. At the same time, he served as managing director of the joint venture between Volkswagen AG and VARTA Microbattery GmbH. He is a consultant and adjunct professor at Otto von Guericke University and Steinbeis University, both in Magdeburg, and lectures on VR/AR in production.