ENMA616

Focus on the real-world considerations that allow for safe battery implementation into actual products while providing the opportunity to assemble functional battery cells. Fundamental electrochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, and material properties and their impact on cell and battery pack design, performance, and safety for lithium chemistry batteries will be explored. The lab will include hands-on experimental and design projects centered on cell design, performance, and the causes and effects of thermal runaway in lithium batteries. Site visits to battery research centers and manufacturers are planned.