We invite you to share your recent scientific results, research projects, as well as industrial developments and strategies, either in oral or poster presentations, during our Symposium. Conference language is English.

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(Deadline is 31st October 2014)

the conference topics:

1. Lithium ion cells: materials and improvements on properties

  • Anodes, cathodes, electrolytes, separators, active and passive electrode components
  • Advancements of power and energy density
  • Advancements in cost reductions
  • Cell concepts and performance
  • Calendar life & cycle life
  • Improved safety on material and cell level
  • Theory, fundamentals and microscopic models

2. Battery systems

  • Battery modeling (electrical, thermal, ageing, lifetime prediction)
  • Battery diagnostics (SOC, aging, performance, etc.)
  • Battery management (cell balancing, charge management, thermal management, etc.)
  • Test procedures and results from field tests and laboratory tests on lifetime, performance and safety
  • Reliability of different battery pack designs

3. Beyond and beside lithium-ion technology

  • Lithium air / lithium sulphur / lithium metal batteries
  • Non-lithium technologies (sodium, magnesium, zinc, redox flow)
  • Progress on other battery technologies (any technology potentially suited for automotive or stationary applications)
  • Supercaps (incl. hybrids)

4. Production of battery systems and cells

  • Machinery and devices for battery and cell manufacturing
  • Production process design
  • Optimized battery pack and cell designs for efficient production
  • Recycling of resources and of all relevant battery materials
  • Scenarios for battery costs, production capacities, and markets

5. Stationary battery systems

  • Application of stationary storage (any technology) for grid stabilization, self-consumption from PV system, UPS, power supply for fast charging, teaming-up several services to one system, etc.
  • Field experience, lifetime issues, optimized operation strategies, sizing tools, etc.
  • Hardware challenges beyond batteries (power electronics, safety, BMS hardware, etc.)
  • PHEV and EV as grid elements (technical, lifetime and economic aspects, energy management, smart grids, self-consumption, etc.)

6. Automotive and mobile applications

  • 14V/48V vehicle power supply systems (topologies, technologies, combined battery systems, management strategies, etc.)
  • Lead acid and alternative battery technologies for low volt automotive applications
  • Electro mobility: from hybrid to battery electric vehicles (field experience, vehicle concepts, battery requirements, etc.)
  • Heavy-duty, public transport, and off-road applications

Here you will find an online-form for your contributions to all of the above topics: Call-for-Papers

Between the lecture sessions, sufficient time will be provided for poster sessions and for informal communication between symposium attendees. Members of universities and students will be granted significant discounts on conference fees.

Please don’t hesitate to forward your questions to callforpapers@battery-power.eu