Dry Coating Forum 2023  - September 12 - 13, 2023

Granutools' team will attend Dry Coating Forum

As the world accelerates towards eco-friendly technologies, electric vehicles are reshaping transportation. This shift spotlights battery cell production, where traditional methods fall short due to inefficiencies and toxic solvents.

Enter dry battery electrode coating—a game-changer in sustainable battery manufacturing. By sidestepping harmful solvents and energy-draining drying processes, it minimizes environmental impact and slashes costs. This innovation is poised to become the industry standard, ushering in a cleaner energy era.

Yet, despite progress, collaboration has been missing. Fraunhofer IWS now provides a dedicated platform and launches the Dry Coating Forum (DCF): a nexus for material suppliers, equipment makers, cell producers, and end users. DCF propels knowledge exchange, trends, and challenges in dry coating technologies.

Poster Presentation: Evaluation of the optimal powder density without particle breakage for dry electrode manufacturing

Dr. Salvatore Pillitteri, Particle Scientist at Granutools, is set to present an exciting poster on optimizing powder density for dry electrode manufacturing. The dry-coating process, an innovative alternative to traditional wet methods, eliminates solvent use and energy-intensive drying.

« In such dry conditions, powder characterization is important! » 

The challenge lies in finding the optimal density that the powder blend can reach during calendering. — increasing electrode density without particle breakage. Dr. Pillitteri's work introduces the concept of tapped density as a predictive tool to achieve maximum density without compromising particle integrity. The presentation also delves into packing dynamics, aiding effective powder handling during manufacturing.

The Dry Coating Forum is your passport to the forefront of innovative battery electrode processing techniques. Join us in shaping the future of green energy production.

More info on their website.