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The Electrochemical Society hosted “Changes in Structure and Ionic Resistance of Lithium-Ion Battery Graphite Electrodes,” a live webinar by Lennart Reuter (Uppsala universitet) and Jonas L. S. Dickmanns (Technische Universität München) on August 5, 2026. A live question and answer session followed. Answers to some of the questions not addressed during the broadcast is below.
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The Journal of The Electrochemical Society is publishing a focus issue in connection with the Heterogeneous Functional Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage 4 symposium held at the 249th ECS Meeting in Seattle, WA, from May 24–28, 2026.
Heterogeneous functional materials (HeteroFoaMs) are pervasive in electrochemical devices. These devices consist of multiple materials combined at multiple scales (from atomic to macro) that actively interact during their functional history in a manner that controls their collective performance as a system at the global level. The principal motivation for this focus issue is to provide a place to publish the science that controls emergent properties in heterogeneous functional materials as a foundation for design of functional material devices with performance not bound by constituent properties. (more…)
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The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Smart Metals for Next-Gen Batteries: How Porous 3D Current Collectors Redefine Cell Design for a New Era of Performance and Cost” presented by Boaz Mamo (Addionics) on April 7 at Mercedes-Benz R&D North America.
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Title: “Smart Metals for Next-Gen Batteries: How Porous 3D Current Collectors Redefine Cell Design for a New Era of Performance and Cost”
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Schedule: 1800h Posters and Dinner | 1900h Speakers
Location: Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, 35555 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 (more…)
In an era where energy storage defines the pace of technological progress, breakthroughs in battery science are not just academic; they are transformative. A compelling new article by Jan Haß, Jonas Görtz, Janik Hense, and Andreas Jupke, published on IOPscience, offers deep insights into cutting-edge developments shaping the next generation of electrochemical systems.
“Reaction Protocol for the Electro-Oxidation of Ethylene Glycol on Gold in PET Upcycling,” featured research in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES)—one of the most respected journals in the field—addresses a pivotal challenge in battery technology. The work explores advanced materials and mechanisms that could significantly enhance how energy is stored and delivered in lithium-based systems. While lithium ion batteries already power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, scientists are constantly pushing boundaries to improve efficiency, durability, and safety—goals that are crucial for sustainable energy solutions and broader electrification efforts. (more…)
All-solid-state batteries are widely viewed as a next-generation solution for safer and higher energy storage. But translating promising materials from the lab to large-scale manufacturing depends on more than performance alone—it also requires compatibility with real-world production environments.
A new open-access article in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society examines how chloride-based solid-state electrolytes behave when exposed to dry room conditions commonly used in battery manufacturing. The study focuses on practical considerations that matter for scalability, offering valuable insight into how these materials respond outside ideal laboratory settings. (more…)
Nomination deadline: March 15, 2026The Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES) invites nominations for the position of Technical Editor in the topical interest area (TIA) of Battery and Energy Storage.
On December 31, 2026, Dr. Doran Aurbach completes his 12-year term as Technical Editor for this important topic area. Under his leadership, the Battery and Energy Storage TIA has become the most active in JES—garnering the highest number of citations, submissions, and associate editors in the journals portfolio.
Recognizing the critical importance of this TIA to JES and the global electrochemical science community, the ECS Publications Subcommittee seeks a highly qualified and visionary individual to continue this legacy of excellence.
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ECS’s Online Battery Courses are designed to help you deepen your understanding of the science and technology powering the next generation of energy solutions—from electric vehicles to grid-scale storage and advanced materials research. (more…)
We’re thrilled to recognize one of the top-read articles in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society (JES): “Changes in Structure and Ionic Resistance of Lithium-Ion Battery Graphite Electrodes – Part I: Impact of Formation and SEI” by Jonas L. S. Dickmanns, Lennart Reuter, Robert Morasch, Filippo Maglia, Roland Jung, and Hubert A. Gasteiger.
This study dives into the structural evolution of graphite electrodes during the formation process of lithium-ion batteries—particularly the development of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI). The authors provide a detailed, quantitative understanding of how this formation process impacts porosity, tortuosity, and thickness, ultimately increasing ionic resistance by up to 25 percent. These findings are essential for researchers and engineers seeking to design batteries that are not only more energy-dense, but also more efficient and durable. (more…)
The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Lithium Metal Battery Leaders” with speakers from Factorial, Lyten, SAFT, University of Texas at Austin, and Sepion Technologies, on April 23 at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.
Pre-registration required by Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The ECS Detroit Section invites you to “Detecting Internal Short Circuit in Li-ion Cells with Sahraei Failure Model” on April 7, presented by Elham Sahraei, Professor and Director of the Electric Vehicle Safety Lab, Temple University, at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc.
Pre-registration required by Sunday, April 6, 2025
