Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS
Test center for battery cells of different chemistries and sizes, including climate chambers and ovens.
Industrial computed tomography scanner including versatile evaluation software for non-destructive testing of small samples and entire assemblies weighing up to 50 kg.
Argon glove boxes with the ability to handle air-sensitive components of lithium and sodium batteries.
The “Chemometrics and Test Design” working group at Fraunhofer IKTS in Arnstadt deals with individual issues relating to battery technologies – both conventional and innovative. The measurement infrastructure includes industry-oriented battery test fields, which are linked to a digitized test center for efficient data processing. These are supplemented by chemical laboratories and a computer tomograph, for example for quality control. The team has extensive physical-chemical expertise and works closely with engineers and data scientists within the “Digitally Supported Systems and Services” department.
Services offered
- Non-destructive testing and analysis of non-standard components using µ-computed tomography
- Multiphysical simulation – electrochemical, mechanical, and thermal
- Aggregation of battery cell data and its processing for model-based evaluation approaches
- Testing of high-temperature cells up to 320 °C
Special technical equipment
- Battery tester for characterizing battery cells of different chemistries and sizes (0-10 V, 100 nA-200 A DC, 10 kHz EIS)
- Climate chambers, ovens, and cell holders for defined battery test conditions
- Industrial computed tomography for measuring and testing (Zeiss Metrotom OS)
- Powerful hardware for multiphysical simulation and CT data processing
- Chemical laboratory with Ar-gloveboxes for safe handling of battery materials
- HPLC system designed for battery electrolytes