Japan’s Panasonic Energy has formed a joint development initiative with Brown University School of Engineering to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries by analyzing and addressing materials degradation mechanisms.

The partnership will advance analytical methods to pinpoint how materials degrade during battery charge and discharge cycles and apply these insights to accelerate the development of next-generation battery materials that deliver higher durability and power output.

Industries are now demanding batteries that can deliver both high power and extended durability for a broader range of applications, from EVs to industrial energy storage systems, Panasonic noted.

By combining Brown University School of Engineering’s expertise in materials engineering and cell diagnostics with Panasonic Energy’s practical production of cylindrical cell technology, the two organizations aim to accelerate innovation, Panasonic said.

The research findings will be incorporated into Panasonic Energy’s materials development processes to enhance battery durability and performance.

Source: Panasonic Energy