10th Munich Battery Discussion: Innovations in Materials and Manufacturing for Next-Generation Batteries
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On March 24 and 25, 2025, the tenth Munich Battery Discussion took place at TUM-IAS - one of the most important international conferences for the exchange between science and industry in the field of battery technology. 240 participants met under the theme “Advancing Materials and Production Strategies for Next-Generation Automotive Batteries.” Challenges and solutions along the entire value chain, from materials research to scalable production technology, were discussed.
In addition to scientists from TUM and BMW, there were high-caliber presentations by, for example, Jürgen Janek (Justus Liebig University Giessen), Clare Grey (University of Cambridge), William Chueh (Stanford University), Yang Shao-Horn (MIT), and Raphaële Clément (UC Santa Barbara).
The first day of the event was dedicated to material innovations for Li-ion and solid-state batteries and scalable production processes. New insights into the microstructure of metallic anodes, operando characterization methods, and the role of disordered rocksalt cathodes were among the topics discussed. The afternoon focused on practical contributions to dry electrode production, continuous mixing, and modular system concepts.
The second day focused on basic electrochemical research and interfacial processes in Li-ion cells. In addition to detailed presentations on aging mechanisms, heat development, and electrolyte movement in large cells, mechanical properties of solid electrolytes and electrochemical interactions at interfaces were also highlighted.
The Munich Battery Discussion has established itself as an integral part of the scientific-industrial dialog in Munich - intending to jointly advance the next generation of robust, sustainable, and competitive battery technologies.