Fundamentals of Sustainable Manufacturing Process in Battery Manufacture

Know and understand current battery technology and manufacturing materials.

Distinguish between a battery and cell, terminology for batteries (cathode, anode, electrolyte, separator, history of batteries, primary and secondary batteries, differences between cells, modules and packs.

Know and understand the current processes of making a Lithium-ion battery.

Key steps/stages in electrode manufacture, cell assembly, modules and packs.

Know and understand the 3 pillars of sustainability in battery manufacturing.

Sustainability in relation to economic, social and environmental considerations. Different tools/methods that can be used to measure sustainability, including their pros and cons.

Know and understand the key sustainability impacts relating to battery manufacturing.

Environmental impact relating to battery manufacturing (energy and materials use, emissions), social and economic impact and where significant energy use is present on the battery manufacturing line.

Know and understand how to improve sustainability in the battery manufacturing process.

Different strategies to improve sustainability, life cycle assessment in relation to environmental impact.

This course is designed to introduce the pillars of sustainability and how they can be utilised to improve the sustainability of battery manufacturing. The course covers the areas where sustainability could be improved and involves the delegate in the decision making process.

This course is designed to provide an introduction to battery manufacture and use and the essential role battery storage plays as part of Net Zero the movement away from fossil fuels to renewable or low carbon energy. The course covers in detail the manufacture and development of battery technologies with the chance to experience our manufacturing facility.