Seminar Overview
On August 21, 2025, CMC Research, a prominent provider of cutting-edge technology and market information in Japan, will host a live-streamed seminar titled
“Performance, Degradation, and Lifetime Evaluation of General Lithium-Ion Batteries,” featuring esteemed speaker Noboru Koyama, President of Ennet Co., Ltd., and Director of the Research and Development Department. The session, commencing at 10:30 AM JST, will cover detailed electrochemical analyses of various electrodes and batteries, providing attendees with invaluable insights into the current state and future trends within the lithium-ion battery sector.
Registration Details
- - Date: August 21, 2025
- - Time: 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM JST
- - Fee: ¥55,000 (tax included), ¥49,500 for newsletter members, and ¥26,400 for academic attendees. All costs include the seminar materials.
- - Platform: ZOOM
For more information and sign-ups, please visit
CMC Research’s seminar page where you can also review the details.
Seminar Learning Objectives
The seminar aims to assist newcomers and seasoned researchers alike in understanding fundamental characteristics, performance degradation mechanisms, and maintenance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Specific topics will include:
- - Basic principles of battery reactions
- - Charge and discharge characteristic evaluations
- - Various direct current evaluation methods
- - Alternating current impedance measurement techniques
- - Current features of commonly-used batteries
- - Insights into performance degradation and predictive assessments
Anticipated Topics
The seminar will cover the following key areas:
1.
Fundamental Characteristics of Battery Reactions
- Basics of redox potential, Nernst equations, and double layers
- Models illustrating reactions within particles of the active material
- Diffusion processes of lithium ions
2.
Charging and Discharging Characteristics:
- Evaluating energy density and rate characteristics through charge/discharge curves
- Differential curves for advanced analysis
3.
Direct Current Evaluation Methods:
- Cyclic voltammetry and pulse methods
4.
Alternating Current Impedance Evaluation:
- Principles, characterization, and recent findings on impedance spectra
5.
Current Battery Features:
- Material compositions and discharge properties
6.
Performance Degradation and Mechanisms:
- Time-dependent changes and capacity loss factors
- Composition and structural analysis
7.
Predictive Assessment Methodologies:
- OCV curves, impedance characteristics, and machine learning applications for degradation prediction
8.
Ensuring Battery Performance:
- Interface control, chemical modification, and safety measures
Instructor Biography
Noboru Koyama, the speaker, holds a PhD in engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology. His expertise lies within electrochemistry and energy electron chemistry, particularly in lithium rechargeable battery characterization and degradation diagnostics. He has a notable history of academia and practical experience, including work at esteemed institutions like California Institute of Technology and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Beyond professional obligations, he is an avid golfer and enjoys leisurely walks.
Conclusion
This seminar not only presents a unique opportunity to delve into lithium-ion battery technologies but also provides a platform for attendees to engage in Q&A sessions, allowing for direct interaction with the instructor for further clarity on complex subjects. To ensure your participation, register promptly and prepare to enhance your understanding of this critical technology in modern energy solutions.