Why should battery designers use modeling software?

Modeling software helps battery designers focus on important criteria for their market and use accelerated, virtual experimentation that makes the process much more cost and time-effective.

What is battery materials modeling?

That’s where battery materials modeling comes into play to help battery designers explore new materials and optimize performance by co-designing the structure and chemistry of new batteries, ultimately shortening development time and cost.

How can simulations help a battery design?

There are a lot of physics going on inside the battery and simulations can help battery designers troubleshoot. For instance, replacing a material in the battery might lead to the unit developing too much heat and becoming explosive. Simulations allow designers to test a thesis quite easily and inexpensively while making adjustments as necessary.

How did batteries start?

Batteries started out very simple, relying on a mostly chemical process. The kinds of materials that could be used were quite limited; all that was needed was an anode, cathode, and some kind of liquid.

Are batteries big and small?

Batteries big and small are all around us, from the compact batteries in our smartphones, laptops, and electric toothbrushes to the larger-scale batteries that power the newest electric vehicles (EVs) on the road and the massive batteries used in renewable and grid energy.