The growing demand for batteries makes it more important than ever to stay informed on the latest advances that can enhance appeal, innovation, and sustainability. To help you stay ahead of the curve, Malvern Panalytical will be hosting the 2025 edition of its live studio event, Future Days: Focus on Battery, on May 21st.
This virtual event brings together a panel of experts from both Malvern Panalytical and across the battery industry. The program will explore key topics such as the future of battery technology, battery metrology solutions, real-time process monitoring, and the integration of analytical techniques into lithium-ion battery recycling.
In just three hours, you’ll gain valuable insights to help drive your work forward in this fast-evolving field.
Meet the Speakers
Inspiring guest speakers from across the industry will offer a series of individual presentations and panel discussions. Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions live and engage directly with the experts.
Margarita Merkulova, Program Manager in Analytics, Umicore
Margarita's presentation, titled "From quick checks to comprehensive insights: integrating analytical techniques in battery recycling," will look at complete characterization as an important aspect of sustainable material recovery during battery recycling.
You will learn about Umicore's innovative recycling method, which employs a smart combination of pyro- and hydrometallurgy for material characterization and chemical analysis, resulting in more efficient operations and a higher yield of valuable metals.
Prof. Dr. ir. Mark Huijben, Professor of Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage, Twente University
Prof. Dr. Mark Huijben will discuss solid-state microbatteries, looking at the miniaturization of energy storage devices for wireless and autonomous applications and the key challenges related to performance, reversibility, and degradation.
He will explain how epitaxial engineering can create crystalline thin film model systems, allowing for novel insights into electrochemical behavior that are not possible in traditional polycrystalline battery topologies.
Dr. Xuehang Wang, Assistant Professor in Electrochemical Energy Storage at Delft University of Technology
Dr. Xuehang Wang will provide a session on "High-rate electrochemical energy storage: mechanistic insights into emerging materials."
New material innovations are critical to meet the rising demand for high-energy and high-power electrochemical energy storage (EES). Dr. Wang will discuss how technologies such as 2D transition metal carbide MXenes and conjugated polyelectrolytes pave the way for next-generation EES devices, bridging the gap between thin-film batteries and micro-capacitors.
Dr. Jonas Höwedes, Product & Process Qualification Fraunhofer FFB: Trends in battery production and materials
Dr. Jonas Höwedes will highlight the latest trends in battery production and materials. He will discuss the ongoing challenge of producing cost-effective lithium-ion cells for European battery cell manufacturers.
He will also highlight creative solutions, such as the creation of sodium-ion battery materials and the use of dry coating technologies, to increase efficiency and lower production costs. His insights will be essential for those hoping to stay ahead in the fast-changing battery market.
Register Today
Malvern Panalytical is at the forefront of developing solutions to tackle the issues of battery technology. This event will benefit everyone working in the energy sector or those interested in emerging sustainability technologies, including researchers, sustainability specialists, professionals, and industry players.
Don’t miss your opportunity to learn more; register for free today!