TIAX works collaboratively with partners on a service-basis to develop lithium-ion battery technologies including materials, cell designs, pack designs, battery management systems, and safety technologies.
Operating one of the largest independent battery technology development activities in North America, TIAX offers unparalleled experience in designing and developing advanced lithium-ion technologies. Our extensive laboratory facilities, expert staff, know-how, and experience help clients meet the ever-expanding demand for safe, high-performance energy storage in portable electronics and automotive applications.
Battery development facilities and tools include:
- Material synthesis through solid-state and wet-chemical methods
- Scale-up of synthesis procedures
- Characterization of chemical and physical properties
- Fabrication of purpose-built electrodes
- Multi-Ah cell fabrication capability
- Electrochemical performance characterization
- Thermal stability characterization
- Design and development of battery management electronics
- Proprietary database of data on materials and application requirements
- Quantum mechanical models for material design
- Electrochemical models to simulate cell performance
- Finite-element models to simulate cell thermal response in a safety incident
- Engineering models to design cells
- Cell manufacturing cost models
We have successfully worked with partners in joint development programs to commercialize new battery technologies.
Li-ion Materials Development
Li-ion Battery Safety Improvement