Training Course in Lithium-Ion Battery Systems: From Cell Chemistry to Application (Online / Remote)
1Summary
From the phone in your pocket to the electric bus on the street and the battery bank stabilising a national grid, one technology quietly powers all three: the lithium-ion cell. Its combination of high energy density, long cycle life, and low weight has made it the default choice across industries – but designing and applying it well takes more than knowing it works.
Arab British Fellowship Training Academy built this course to give engineers, project managers, researchers, and energy specialists a solid grounding in how lithium-ion batteries are built, how they are measured, and where they perform best, from consumer electronics through to utility-scale storage.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Engineers and technicians involved in the design, testing, production, or maintenance of Li-ion battery systems.
- Renewable energy professionals exploring energy storage solutions.
- Researchers and scientists working to advance battery technologies or next-generation materials.
- Product managers, business strategists, policymakers, and regulators shaping battery-related products, procurement, or standards.
Programme Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
- Explain the electrochemical processes, materials, and design principles behind Li-ion battery operation.
- Assess key performance metrics – energy density, cycle life, efficiency, and safety – across different applications.
- Identify the materials used in Li-ion batteries and the innovations shaping battery chemistry.
- Match Li-ion battery technology to its best-fit application, from consumer electronics to electric vehicles and grid storage.
3Course Content
Module 1: Why Li-ion Dominates Modern Energy Storage
- High energy density enabling lightweight, compact designs.
- Long cycle life and efficiency versus other rechargeable technologies.
- Safety and reliability improvements in modern designs.
Module 2: How a Li-ion Battery Actually Works
- How lithium ions move between cathode and anode, and the role of the electrolyte and separator.
- Voltage, current, and energy density basics.
- Oxidation and reduction reactions, and ion migration, during charge and discharge.
Module 3: Inside the Cell – Components and Materials
- Anode, cathode, and electrolyte materials, including graphite, silicon, LiCoO₂, LiFePO₄, and NMC.
- Battery management systems (BMS), current collectors, and thermal management.
- Liquid vs. solid-state electrolytes and their role in ionic conductivity.
Module 4: What's New in Battery Materials
- Silicon-based anodes and their potential for higher energy density.
- Solid-state battery development and its advantages over liquid electrolytes.
- New cathode materials being explored for efficiency, safety, and cost.
Module 5: Measuring What Matters – Density, Cycle Life, Efficiency
- Defining energy density and power density, and their trade-offs.
- Factors affecting cycle life: temperature, depth of discharge, and charging rate.
- Energy efficiency over the battery's operating life.
Module 6: Keeping Li-ion Batteries Safe
- Safety risks: thermal runaway, overcharging, and short-circuiting.
- The role of thermal management systems.
- Safety innovations, including solid-state electrolytes and improved BMS.
Module 7: Powering Everyday Devices
- Li-ion batteries in smartphones, laptops, tablets, and wearables.
- Optimising battery life in compact, high-performance devices.
- Design considerations for integration into small electronics.
Module 8: Powering Electric Vehicles
- The role of Li-ion batteries in cars, trucks, and buses.
- Balancing capacity, weight, and fast-charging capability.
- The importance of battery management systems (BMS) in EV applications.
Module 9: Powering the Grid and Renewables
- Grid-scale storage applications supporting wind and solar.
- Load levelling, peak shaving, and frequency regulation.
- Advantages and challenges of large-scale Li-ion integration.
Module 10: Designing and Manufacturing Battery Packs
- Pack design priorities: efficiency, safety, cost, and modularity.
- Production steps: electrode preparation, electrolyte filling, and cell assembly.
- Quality control and automation in scaling production.
Module 11: Sustainability, Recycling, and What Comes Next
- Environmental impact of production and disposal.
- Recycling technologies for recovering lithium, cobalt, and nickel.
- Next-generation chemistries such as sodium-ion and solid-state, and AI-optimised performance.
Module 12: Smart Grids, IoT, and the Market Ahead
- How Li-ion batteries integrate with smart grids and IoT monitoring.
- Real-time performance analysis and autonomous battery management.
- Global demand trends and regional shifts in production.