Trends in Electrodes Coating Technology for Lithium-ion Batteries

In recent years, the demand for high performance and affordable batteries has increased significantly, especially in the field of electromobility. In particular, the cost pressure in the production of large battery packs has led to a significant increase in the productivity of electrode manufacturing. Although tape casting has been established as a standard process for manufacturing electrodes for lithium-ion batteries for 30 years, the potential for further improvements in this field has not yet been exhausted. New developments in plant technology and in the materials used offer the possibility of increasing production speed or reducing operating costs, thus creating the conditions for further increases in productivity in the coming years.