‘Let’s Talk’ : ESRI Discusses Energy Storage with Researchers and Experts

A podcast series by ULRI’s Electrochemical Safety Research Institute

This series aims to hear the views and learn from scientists, researchers and subject matter experts about specific areas of interest in the energy storage sector and to share the knowledge with our collaborators. 

We discuss the different fire safety hazards and risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.

We discuss insights about green hydrogen technology from a global perspective.

We describe the Lithium-ion Battery Supply Chain Database that was developed to include North American companies involved in all aspects of the lithium-ion battery supply chain.

We discuss the characteristics of nickel-hydrogen batteries in the electric power system onboard the International Space Station, their replacement process for lithium-ion batteries, and the safety aspects of both battery chemistries.

We discuss the current solid-state battery technology and how Dr. Wujcik’s approaches ensure the electrochemical performance and safety of solid-state batteries.

We discuss battery management and control, physics-based modeling of Li-ion battery degradation, and challenges and new opportunities in the field with the professor.

The Electrochemical Safety Research Institute has launched a national campaign to educate and encourage consumers to safely and sustainably use and recycle Li-ion batteries.

Dr. Jason Ostanek highlights the role of modeling and simulation in the safety of lithium-ion batteries, summarizing challenges associated with developing a comprehensive thermal runaway model and possible ways to overcome these challenges.

Dr. Steve Harris highlights the advantages of working in industry from the point of view of research and how it is possible to build a bridge between industry and academia.

ESS Codes & Safety Team Leader at Salt River Project chats with us about battery energy storage systems while going over the requirements, needs for timely standards, updates, and safety issues, as well as ways to improve overall safety.

The general manager of the Industrial Li-ion Battery Department at GS Yuasa International Ltd., discusses different design stages and how standards ensure safety and quality of cells and batteries during their manufacturing.

The president and founder of OnTo Technology highlights how the rapidly growing lithium-ion battery industry needs advanced recycling to reduce the costs and support the production of new batteries.

The director of international standards for Underwriters Laboratories talks about the value of standards and standardization and the importance of diversity in standards and gender-responsive standards.

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