Significant efforts have been dedicated to developing and improving new materials for lithium-ion batteries to meet the growing power and energy demands of mobile electronics and electric vehicles. However, the widespread adoption of large-format lithium-ion batteries remains limited due to high costs, safety concerns, and limitations in energy density and calendar life. Advanced materials processing techniques offer promising solutions to these challenges.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of key materials processing methods used in the fabrication of cathodes, anodes, and separators for lithium-ion batteries. To cultivate specialized professionals in the field of secondary batteries, and reflect the needs of industry, the curriculum goes beyond basic principles to include instruction on battery materials, synthesis strategies, and cell assembly. Additionally, guest lectures (in Korean) by leading experts from academia and industry will offer insights into current issues and real-world practices in Korea’s secondary battery sector.

[This course is designed for new graduate students or undergraduate students. Students who are already conducting research on secondary batteries are advised to take a different course]
신입생 및 학부생을 위한 수업입니다. 기존에 이차전지 관련 연구를 수행하는 대학원생이 수강하기에는 적절하지 않은 수업이니 이차전지 연구실 기 입학 학생들은 수강신청 하지 말아 주세요. 지도교수님들께도 이미 부탁 말씀 드렸습니다.
Students are expected to have the “basic knowledge” about General Chemistry

Homework: 15%, Attendance: 15%, Mid-term: 30%, Final exam: 40%

In this class, there are some invited speakers from Industry and academia (~10 lectures). They will give a lecutre in Korean.

• Week 1: Introduction to Lithium-Ion Battery
• Week 2: Electrochemistry Basics: Electricity, Chemistry
• Week 3: Electrochemistry Basics: Electromotive force, Electric Current
• Week 4: Lithium-Ion Battery Operation 1
• Week 5: Lithium-Ion Battery Operation 2
• Week 6: Overview and Comparison of Different Lithium-ion Chemistry
• Week 7: The Cathodes
• Week 8: The Anodes
• Week 9: Inactive Materials: Binders, Electrolytes
• Week 10: Inactive Materials: Separators, Current Collectors
• Week 11: Raw Materials and Recycling
• Week 12: Lithium-ion Cell Manufacturing 1
• Week 13: Lithium-ion Cell Manufacturing 2
• Week 14: Next Generation and beyond lithium chemistries 2
• Week 15: The Future and Energy Storage

Lecturer: Changshin Jo and leading experts from Industries