Battery Materials & Electrodes
Battery materials and electrode science covers the selection, synthesis, formulation, and characterization of active materials, binders, conductive additives, and current collectors that make up practical battery electrodes. As a hard skill it requires understanding structure-property-performance relationships across cathode chemistries (NMC, LFP, NCA, LMFP), anode materials (graphite, silicon, lithium metal), and electrolyte systems, as well as proficiency in slurry preparation, coating, and calendering at lab scale. Researchers apply this knowledge to design electrodes that balance energy density, power, cycle life, and safety for the target battery application.
