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1 OCTOBER 30-31, 2018 NOVEMBER 1-2, 2018 SHERATON PENTAGON CITY HOTEL ARLINGTON, VA Training Seminar Training Seminar Training Seminar Post-Incident Forensics & Investigations Thursday, November 1 Battery Safety Training Friday, November 2 Lithium-Ion Battery Cell & Pack Technology Tuesday, October 30 Lithium-Ion Battery Market Wednesday, October 31 A Division of Innovation Institute COVERAGE INCLUDES: Designing a Safer Battery Analyzing SOH/SOC Degradation and Lifecycle Prediction Non-Invasive Testing Reveals Safety Strategies Mitigating the Risk of Thermal Runaway Lithium-Ion Safety Investigations and Case Studies Ensuring Safe Battery Transport COVERAGE INCLUDES: Advancements in Anodes Creating High-Capacity Cathodes Next-Generation Chemistry Solid State CORPORATE SPONSOR: 1

2 9th Annual OCTOBER 30-31, 2018 Integrating Lithium Battery Safety Designs to Meet Increasing Energy Demands TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 7:30 am Registration and Morning Coffee DESIGNING A SAFER BATTERY 8:30 Organizer s Welcome Mary Ann Brown, Executive Director, Conferences, 8:35 Chairperson s Opening Remarks Alexej Jerschow, PhD, Professor, Department of Chemistry, New York University 8:40 FEATURED PRESENTATION: Cross-Platform Analysis to Improve Cell Design for Safety Boryann Liaw, PhD, Department Manager, Energy Storage and Advanced Vehicles, Idaho National Laboratory Idaho National Lab has developed a unique cross-platform analysis approach to decipher cell design limitations to help improve performance and safety aspects. This analytical approach will allow principle-based comparison among performance data and design parameters to pinpoint deficiencies in design verification or manufacturing processes, so the performance and safety control can be improved. The same approach can also help battery management to analyze data with insight of performance degradation. 9:15 A New Architecture for Safe Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Stable Separators and Unstable Current Collectors Brian Morin, PhD, CEO, Soteria Battery Innovation Group We present new lithium battery architecture in which it is impossible to create a spark. The metal foil current collectors have been replaced with polymer films coated with just enough metal to enable the battery to work. If a short occurs, the high current density causes the metal to burn out in microseconds, before enough heat is generated to light the cell on fire. 9:45 Mechanically Triggered Battery Safety Mechanisms Yu Qiao, PhD, Professor, Program of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego Without changing battery chemistry, by modifying current collectors, fracture mode of electrodes in a lithium-ion battery can be favorably adjusted to mitigate thermal runaway. Impact tests on pouch cells showed encouraging results. 10:15 Networking Coffee Break 10:45 Instrumented Commercial Lithium Batteries Rohit Bhagat, PhD, FIMMM, Associate Professor, Head, Electrochemical Engineering Group, International Automotive Research Centre, WMG, University of Warwick This presentation focuses on utilisation of embedded reference electrodes, fibre optics and sensors within commercial lithium-ion cells. These instrumented cells are then used to conduct in operando investigations of lithium battery safety by giving real-time information on the internal state of the battery. 11:15 Interface and Interphase in Solid and Liquid Electrolyte Li-Ion Batteries Chunsheng Wang, PhD, Professor, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Maryland 11:45 Session Break 12:00 pm Luncheon Presentation (Sponsorship Opportunity Available) or Enjoy Lunch on Your Own 12:30 Session Break ANALYZING SOH/SOC 2:00 Chairperson s Remarks Boryann Liaw, PhD, Department Manager, Energy Storage and Advanced Vehicles, Idaho National Laboratory 2:05 Battery Characterization and SOC/SOH Estimation Saeid Habibi, PhD, Director, Centre for Mechatronics and Hybrid Technologies (CMHT); Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University To optimize battery operation, it is important to monitor and estimate its State-of-Health (SOH) and State-of-Charge (SOC). These however cannot be directly measured, and need to be estimated. Model-based state and parameter estimation techniques are commonly used in SOC estimation, and are essential tools for information extraction. This presentation considers advanced testing strategies that could be used for characterization and modeling of batteries for SOC estimation. 2:35 State of Charge and State of Health Estimation Using Electrochemical Acoustic Time of Flight Analysis Daniel Steingart, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University A Division of Innovation Institute /Battery-Safety 2

3 9th Annual OCTOBER 30-31, 2018 Integrating Lithium Battery Safety Designs to Meet Increasing Energy Demands A Division of Innovation Institute 3:05 Non-Destructive Diagnostics of Battery Cells by MRI Alexej Jerschow, PhD, Professor, Department of Chemistry, New York University We are presenting battery assessment technology based on non-destructive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques. The approach works on intact, commercial rechargeable batteries (for example, Li-ion batteries) no need to take the batteries apart. Moreover, the technique is fast, can detect changes in the electrode chemistry that occur as the battery is charged and discharged, or if it is damaged. The vision is to use a benchtop-type instrument, which could be deployed in a variety of ways. The aim is to improve safety and performance, and help predict battery life. 3:35 Networking Refreshment Break DEGRADATION AND LIFECYCLE PREDICTION 3:50 Fatigue Life Prediction of a 12V Dual Li-Ion Battery in Vehicles Kem M. Obasih, PhD, PE, Technical Leader - Thermal, Engineering Modeling & Simulation, Johnson Controls Advanced Power Solutions Product durability and fatigue life must be evaluated by simulation and tests. Battery cyclic charges and discharges create thermal strains and stresses. Vibrational stresses occur during motive discharge. These cyclic thermal and vibrational stresses reduce the battery mechanical life. In this study, a prediction methodology is developed to predict battery fatigue life and the structural health of the battery systems. 4:20 Increasing Safety and Lifetime of Lithium-Ion Batteries by Understanding the Impact of Vibrations and Resonances Philipp Berg, MSc, Research Associate, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Munich (TUM) Little research is published on the impact of vibrations on Li-ion battery safety. Structural dynamics characterization, load profile testing and simulation have been chosen to understand the impact of vibrations. Example: Given high dependencies on temperature and load level could be detected. The talk introduces the method, how it enables better design of experiment for load profile testing and results. 4:50 Thermal Runaway Predictors for Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Rengaswamy (Srini) Srinivasan, PhD, Principal Professional Staff Scientist, Research and Exploratory Development, Applied Physics Laboratory, Johns Hopkins University Lithium batteries exist by chemical consent, subject to change without notice. Some changes manifest as venting and fire. Frequency of such events can only be minimized, not eliminated through cell screening, cell matching, error-free handling during battery construction, and by well-designed battery management systems. Far more extraordinary measures are necessary to prevent any and all venting and fire. 5:20 Close of Day and Dinner Workshop Registration 5:30-8:30 Dinner Workshop* W1: How to Qualify Your Batteries to Prevent Failures & Thermal Events Instructor: Vidyu Challa, PhD, Technical Director, DfR Solutions *Separate registration required. Click here for details. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:00-9:00 am Battery Breakfast Breakout Discussion Groups Grab coffee and breakfast and join a discussion group. These are moderated discussions with brainstorming and interactive problem solving, allowing conference participants from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas and experiences and develop future collaborations around a focused topic. See the conference website for discussion topics. NON-INVASIVE TESTING REVEALS SAFETY STRATEGIES 9:15 Chairperson s Remarks Judith Jeevarajan, PhD, Research Director, Electrochemical Safety, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 9:20 Study of Structural Degradation Mechanisms in Lithium-Ion Battery Materials Using Multi-Length Scale and Electron Microscopy- Based Techniques Alpesh Khushalchand Shukla, PhD, Senior Scientific Engineering Associate, National Center of Electron Microscopy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Macroscopic degradation of cathode materials in Li-ion batteries often starts with changes at the atomic level, which are responsible for the loss of capacity and reduced cycle life of batteries. It is therefore important to perform high spatial resolution investigations of phase transformations in cycled cathode materials. I demonstrate how use of multiple electron probe-based techniques are indispensable in understanding structural transformations in nickel-rich NMC materials. 9:50 Understanding Battery Reactions via Real-Time Electron Microscopy Reza Shahbazian-Yassar, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Illinois at Chicago This talk gives an overview on how transmission electron microscopy technique can provide insight about the charge storage mechanisms in Li-ion battery materials. In particular, we study the lithium storage mechanisms in SnO2, phosphorene, MoS2, and MnO2 materials. 10:20 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) /Battery-Safety 3

4 9th Annual OCTOBER 30-31, 2018 Integrating Lithium Battery Safety Designs to Meet Increasing Energy Demands A Division of Innovation Institute 10:35 Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing 11:15 Non-Destructively Locating Internal Short Spots in Lithium-Ion Batteries by Subsurface Electric Current Imaging Kazuhiro Suzuki, PhD, Engineer, Evaluation and Analysis Technology Center, Toshiba Nanoanalysis Corporation A traditional method such as lock-in thermography is inappropriate for locating internal electric short spots in lithium-ion batteries because they are covered with metallic electrodes. We here demonstrate a novel method to non-destructively visualize subsurface electric currents and locate internal short spots in lithiumion batteries. Current images are computed from magnetic field distributions obtained with a magnetic field microscope. 11:45 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) 12:15 pm Session Break 12:30 Luncheon Presentation (Sponsorship Opportunity Available) or Enjoy Lunch on Your Own 1:00 Session Break MITIGATING THE RISK OF THERMAL RUNAWAY 2:00 Chairperson s Remarks Nancy Dudney, PhD, Group Leader and Corporate Fellow, Material Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2:05 Measuring Influences on the Results of Nail Penetration Tests - Method Optimization and Impacts Stefan Doose, Research Associate, Battery Process Engineering, Technische Universität Braunschweig In this study a new test method with a low standard deviation is implemented and influencing parameters e.g., the nail material, isolation material, and tension are investigated with regard to their impact on the thermal runaway of lithium-ion batteries. Trends and differences of voltage drops as well as resulting heat and gas formation are shown and discussed. 2:25 Battery Electrodes Designed to Improve Safety upon Collision or Impact Nancy Dudney, PhD, Group Leader and Corporate Fellow, Material Science and Technology Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory 2:45 Combining Fractional Calorimetry with Statistical Methods to Characterize Thermal Runaway William Q. Walker, PhD, Aerospace Technologist, Engineering Directorate (EA), Structural Engineering Division (ES), Thermal Design Branch (ES3), NASA Johnson Space Center Thermal management systems designed to handle the impacts of thermal runaway (TR) are key to safe operation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Critical factors for optimizing these systems include the total energy released and the fraction of the total energy that is released through the cell casing versus through the ejecta material. A unique calorimeter, designed to characterize said factors, was utilized to examine the TR behavior of a variety of format Li-ion cells. Statistical methods were implemented to interpret the data. 3:05 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) 3:20 Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing 4:00 Thermal Response and Chemical Kinetic Feature of Li-Ion Battery Thermal Runaway Peng Zhao, PhD, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University A 3D computational study has been conducted to identify the critical state for Li-ion battery thermal runaway and the roles of heat source intensity, duration time, heat source size and battery thermal chemical properties during process. Heat release rate during internal short circuit is modeled using detailed electrochemistry, aiming to establish a fundamental-based comprehensive model for thermal runaway. 4:30 Evaluating the Impact of Initiation Methods on Propagating Thermal Runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries Joshua Lamb, PhD, Principal Member, Technical Staff, Advanced Power Sources R&D, Sandia National Laboratories Despite interest in failure propagation testing, there is currently uncertainty surrounding how the method of thermal runaway initiation might impact the result. This work examines different abusive battery tests used to initiate single cell runaway within small strings of cells to better understand what factors are critical to the final results of a failure propagation test. 5:00 Thermal Runaway Propagation Studies for Lithium-Ion Cells Judith Jeevarajan, PhD, Research Director, Electrochemical Safety, Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. The presentation covers tests that have been carried out based on the ICAO/SAE G27 packaging standard to determine safety of lithium cell and battery packages as packaged for shipment. The tests included triggering cells at two different states of charge and characterizing propagation. Trigger cell locations within a package were varied and included the center, corner and side wall locations to understand and characterize propagation based on location of trigger. 5:00 Registration for Post-Incident Forensics & Investigations and Lithium Battery Materials & Chemistries Conference 5:30 Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing 6:30 Close of Battery Safety Conference /Battery-Safety 4

5 14th Annual NOVEMBER 1-2, 2018 The Latest Advancements in Battery Technology A Division of Innovation Institute THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 8:00 am Morning Coffee 8:30 Organizer s Welcome Victoria Mosolgo, Conference Producer, ADVANCEMENTS IN ANODES 8:35 Chairperson s Opening Remarks Marca Doeff, Chemical Staff Engineer, Energy Storage Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 8:45 Si-Based Li-Ion Capacitors for High Energy and High-Power Application James Wu, PhD, Engineer, NASA Glenn Research Center Si-based Li-ion capacitor has been developed and demonstrated. The results show it is feasible to improve both power density and energy density in this configuration. The applied current density impacts the power and energy density: low current favors energy density while high current favors power density. Active carbon has a better rate capability than Si. 9:15 Micro-Sized, Carbon-Coated Porous Silicon Anodes for Lithium- Ion Batteries with High Volumetric Energy Density Min-Kyu Song, PhD, Assistant Professor, Mechanical & Materials Engineering, Washington State University The development of Si anodes as a commercial product has been prevented mainly by two challenges: (i) large volume change and (ii) unstable surface of silicon during battery operation. In this presentation, scalable and green materials processing for micro-sized Si with high tap density will be highlighted to extend cycle life and enhance the rate capability of Si anodes. 9:45 In situ Investigation of the Evolution of Materials and Interfaces in Batteries Matthew T. McDowell, PhD, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology In my group, multiscale in situ techniques are used to reveal fundamental reaction dynamics. In situ transmission electron microscopy (TEM) was used to reveal transformation pathways when FeS2 nanocrystals react with different alkali ions; these experiments revealed counter-intuitive fracture behavior. Additional research to understand interfacial behavior in solid-state batteries will also be discussed, as well as the use of X-ray techniques to probe interfaces. 10:15 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) 10:30 Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing CREATING HIGH-CAPACITY CATHODES 11:00 Thermal Studies of Ni-Rich NMC Cathode Materials Marca Doeff, Chemical Staff Engineer, Energy Storage Group, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory As the battery community turns to ever-higher Ni contents in NMC (LiNixMnyCozO2) cathode materials to maximize energy densities, there is a growing need to understand the electrochemical processes that occur during charge and discharge to solve issues of safety and reduced cycle life. Our approach is to use a combination of synchrotron techniques, microscopy, and electrochemical characterization to understand the behavior of these materials, with a goal towards improving their robustness. 11:30 NMC Surfaces, Coatings and Interactions with Electrolytes and Additives Hakim Iddir, PhD, Physicist, Material Science, Argonne National Laboratory In this talk, I will present recent Density Functional Theory efforts along with experimental results aimed at gaining insights on the processes occurring at the cathode surfaces, such as elemental segregation, surface reconstruction, and interaction with the alumina coating, and electrolytes. Sponsored by 12:00 pm Presentation to be Announced 12:30 Session Break 12:45 Luncheon Presentation (Sponsorship Opportunity Available) or Enjoy Lunch on Your Own 1:15 Session Break CREATING HIGH-CAPACITY CATHODES (CONT.) 2:00 Chairperson s Remarks Alpesh Khushalchand Shukla, PhD, Senior Scientific Engineering Associate, National Center of Electron Microscopy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 2:05 Ambiguities, Oversimplifications and Misinterpretations in Electron Microscopy Studies of Battery Materials: A Critical Case Study of NMC Cathode Materials Alpesh Khushalchand Shukla, PhD, Senior Scientific Engineering Associate, National Center of Electron Microscopy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory For lithium-rich NMC, it will be shown how atomic resolution, HAADF STEM imaging using multiple zone axes, was critical in solving the structure while diffraction provided ambiguous results, while the opposite was true for electrochemically cycled nickel-rich NMC. Examples of misinterpretation of electron microscopy data from published literature and a patent infringement case will be discussed. /Lithium-Battery-Materials-Chemistries 5

6 14th Annual NOVEMBER 1-2, 2018 The Latest Advancements in Battery Technology A Division of Innovation Institute 2:35 High-Energy Lithium-Ion Cathode Development at Argonne National Laboratory Jason Croy, PhD, Materials Scientist, Electrochemical Energy Storage, Argonne National Laboratory High-energy, low-cost, safe lithium-ion chemistries have been the main goals of battery research for many years. Historically, manganese-based cathodes have been studied for their attractive cost and safety characteristics but have yet to find success as high-energy electrodes. This presentation will discuss advances in stabilizing manganese-rich electrodes structures and surfaces and present an overview of their electrochemical properties and potential as promising alternatives to more nickel/cobalt-rich counterparts. 3:05 Making Better Batteries with Hierarchically Structured High Nickel Content Layered Oxide Materials with Surface Robustness Huolin Xin, PhD, Associate Scientist, Center for Functional Nanomaterials, Brookhaven National Laboratory The results of a new class of hierarchically structured high nickel content materials obtained from our newly developed multi-scale characterization techniques will be reported, including aberration-corrected STEM, EELS, XRD, XAS. These results show that such multi-scale combined characterization tools can help us study cation intermixing at the atomic scale and the formation of internal nano-pore structure at the primary particle level and understand its impact on the formation of micro-cracks in the secondary particle hierarchical structures. 3:35 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) 3:50 Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Last Chance for Poster Viewing 4:30 High-Energy Lithium-Ion Battery Using Substituted LiCoPO4 Jan L. Allen, PhD, Research Chemist, Lithium Ion Battery Research & Development, US Army Research Laboratory There is a constant demand for higher specific energy density lithium-ion batteries. High energy can be achieved by choosing a cathode material that operates at a higher potential. LiCoPO4 operates at 4.8 V, giving a very high, theoretical energy of ~800 Wh kg-1. However, LCP suffers a well-known capacity fade. Substituted LiCoPO4 delivers a reversible capacity of >140 mah/g at C/3 rate with no capacity loss over hundreds of cycles. NEXT-GENERATION CHEMISTRY 5:00 Rational Design of Sulfur-Graphene Oxide Based Electrodes Enabling High Specific Energy Lithium/Sulfur Cells Yoon Hwa, PhD, Chemical Engineering Postdoctoral Fellow, Energy Storage and Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory The lithium/sulfur cell has attracted great attention among the beyond Li-ion technologies because of its potential to achieve a low-cost and high specific energy cell for EV applications. In this presentation, the strategies for rational design of sulfur electrode toward a practical lithium/sulfur cell will be discussed. 5:30 Close of Day FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8:00-9:00 am Battery Breakfast Breakout Discussion Groups Grab coffee and breakfast and join a discussion group. These are moderated discussions with brainstorming and interactive problem solving, allowing conference participants from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas and experiences and develop future collaborations around a focused topic. See the conference website for discussion topics. 9:15 Chairperson s Remarks Scott A. Barnett, PhD, Professor, Materials Science & Engineering, Northwestern University 9:20 High Energy Density Electrodeposited Li-Ion Battery Electrodes Paul Braun, PhD, CTO and Ivan Racheff Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Xerion Advanced Battery Corporation and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign We have made considerable advances in the electrodeposition of high performance tin and related Li-ion anodes and LiCoO2 and related Li-ion cathodes. The capacities are near-theoretical, and in the case of the electroplated oxides, the crystallinities are comparable to oxide powders synthesized at much higher temperatures (700 ~ 1000 C). The electrodeposition method significantly broadens the scope of battery form factors and functionalities, enabling a variety of highly desirable battery properties including microbatteries, and high energy, high power, and flexible designs. 9:50 Modulating Lithium Plating Behavior with External Thermal Gradients Corey Love, PhD, Materials Research Engineer, Alternative Energy & Chemistry, US Naval Research Laboratory 10:20 Advanced Electrode Processing for High Energy Density Lithium- Ion Batteries Jianlin Li, PhD, Research Scientists, Energy & Transportation Science, Oak Ridge National Laboratory This presentation will discuss advanced electrode processing methods to integrate high energy density electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. 10:50 Networking Coffee Break /Lithium-Battery-Materials-Chemistries 6

7 14th Annual NOVEMBER 1-2, 2018 The Latest Advancements in Battery Technology A Division of Innovation Institute 11:15 Three-Dimensional Tomography Studies of Li-Ion Battery Electrodes Scott A. Barnett, PhD, Professor, Materials Science & Engineering, Northwestern University This talk reviews three-dimensional tomographic imaging of commercial lithium-ion battery electrodes such as LiFePO4, LiCoO2, and LiCoO2/ Li(Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3)O2. After briefly reviewing the measurement techniques, the structural results are described, including imaging of both oxide and carbon phases. Attempts to correlate changes in electrode microstructure with changes in cell performance after cycling are described. Three-dimensional simulations of the charge/discharge process based on measured three-dimensional microstructures are discussed. 11:45 Nanostructured Electrode Coatings for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries Mark C. Hersam, Walter P. Murphy Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Professor of Chemistry, Medicine, and Electrical Engineering (by courtesy), Director, Northwestern University Materials Research Center Here, we demonstrate a materials and processing platform that realizes highperformance nanostructured lithium-ion battery cathodes with conformal graphene coatings as a conductive additive. The resulting nanostructured composite cathodes concurrently resolve multiple problems that have plagued nanoparticle-based lithium-ion battery electrodes including low packing density, high additive content, and poor cycling stability. 12:15 pm Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) 12:45 Session Break 12:50 Luncheon Presentation (Sponsorship Opportunity Available) or Enjoy Lunch on Your Own 1:20 Session Break SOLID STATE 2:00 Chairperson s Remarks Venkat Anandan, Research Scientist, Energy Storage Research Department, Ford Motor Company 2:05 Garnet-Based Advanced Solid-State Batteries Liangbing Hu, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Maryland College Park In this talk, I will discuss the following aspects of our advanced solid-state batteries using garnet electrolyte: Various interface engineering materials for Li metal and Garnet, Si, metals and alloys, Cathode-garnet interface engineering, in situ neutron depth profiling technique in understanding Li-garnet and CNTgarnet interfaces and 3D Li metal batteries using bilayer and tri-layer Garnet 3D structures. 2:35 and Challenges in Solid State Batteries for EV Applications Venkat Anandan, Research Scientist, Energy Storage Research Department, Ford Motor Company Solid state batteries are considered as one of the promising next-generation technologies beyond Li-ion batteries. They could provide higher energy density and better safety than the conventional Li-ion batteries. Though they have significant advantages, their development is still hindered with several challenges. In this talk, I will review the current state of the art of solid state batteries and discuss the challenges and opportunities that exist in developing solid state batteries for EV applications. 3:05 Generation and Evolution of Materials in the Anode Solid Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) of Lithium Ion Batteries Brett Lucht, PhD, Professor, Chemistry, University of Rhode Island A solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is generated on the anode of lithium ion batteries during the first few charging cycles. The presence and stability of the SEI is critical to the performance of the battery. However, the mechanism of formation and function are still poorly understood. An investigation of the structure of the anode SEI along with changes which occur to the SEI upon additional cycling has been conducted. 3:35 Solid-State Batteries and Mitigating Safety Risks Eric D. Wachsman, PhD, Professor & Director, University of Maryland Energy Research Center; William L. Crentz Centennial Chair, Energy Research, University of Maryland We have developed intrinsically safe, all-solid-state Li-ion batteries (SSLiBs) by incorporating high-conductivity garnet-type solid Li-ion electrolytes into tailored tri-layer microstructures, by low-cost fabrication techniques, to form electrodesupported dense thin-film (~10μm) solid-state electrolytes. 4:05 Ion Conductivity and Stability of Interfaces Involving Solid Electrolytes Miaofang Chi, PhD, Senior Staff Scientist, Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory The primary challenge associated with solid electrolytes lies at their interfaces, including interfaces within the electrolyte and those formed with the electrodes. Multiple, coupled interfacial phenomena are often involved and are confined at a very small length scale, rendering interfacial studies extremely challenging. This presentation introduces our recent studies of elucidating the stability and conductivity of interfaces between solid electrolytes, such as LIPON and PEO, with lithium metal. 4:35 Conference Wrap-Up 4:45 Close of Lithium Battery Materials & Chemistries Conference /Lithium-Battery-Materials-Chemistries 7

8 Post-Incident Forensics & Investigations NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Determining Cause, Reducing Risk & Guiding Safety Regulations 8:00 am Morning Coffee 8:25 Organizer s Welcome Mary Ann Brown, Executive Director, Conferences, 12:45 Luncheon Presentation (Sponsorship Opportunity Available) or Enjoy Lunch on Your Own 1:15 Session Break A Division of Innovation Institute LITHIUM-ION SAFETY INVESTIGATIONS & CASE STUDIES 8:30 Chairperson s Opening Remarks Kevin Fok, Director, Operations, LG Chem 8:35 Experimental Investigation of Thermal Failure Propagation through Lithium-Ion Cell Arrays Stanislav I. Stoliarov, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Fire Protection Engineering, University of Maryland To better understand the cascading failure process, a set of experiments was conducted in a small wind tunnel where form factor cells were arranged into a densely packed array and a failure of one cell was triggered using an electric heater. The dynamics of the propagation were quantified together with thermal energy release. In addition, the yields of oxygen, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, total hydrocarbons and hydrogen were measured; corresponding fire hazards were assessed. 9:00 Laser-Synchronized Imaging of Explosions Kevin L. McNesby, PhD, Chief (A), Energetics Technology Branch, Weapons and Materials Directorate, US Army Research Laboratory 9:25 Forensics Investigation of Advanced Battery Packs Dirk Spiers, President, Spiers New Technologies We discuss lessons learned from doing repair, reman and repurpose of advanced battery packs. As the leader in life cycle management of high-voltage battery packs, Dirk Spiers talks about lessons learned from studying post-incident batteries. 9:50 The Hidden Danger of E-Cigarettes Yinjiao Laura Xing, PhD, Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE), University of Maryland 10:15 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) 10:30 Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing 11:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: E-Cigarette Case Study Although rare, lithium-ion battery safety incidents can happen. This panel dives into how the lessons learned from these safety incidents and subsequent litigation lead to new battery standards and regulations. Moderator: Robert Foster, JD, Marketing Manager, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. Panelists: Joe Nowikowski, Division Manager, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. 12:00 pm Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) 12:30 Session Break ENSURING SAFE BATTERY TRANSPORT 2:00 Chairperson s Remarks Robert Foster, JD, Marketing Manager, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. 2:05 Lithium Battery Transportation: Risks in Aviation Janet McLaughlin, Director, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, FAA The risks of lithium battery transportation in the supply chain can only be effectively managed through a systems approach. The risk must be identified and communicated prior to transportation beginning, and not dependent on the mode of transport. A shift in risk approach of this magnitude will require all the relevant stakeholders to work together to achieve success. 2:35 New Investigation Recycled Batteries in Shipment Joe Nowikowski, Division Manager, Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. This talk will focus on a real-world investigation on recycled batteries in shipment. The methods of determining safety incident will be discussed. 3:05 Analyzing and Safely Transporting Lithium Batteries Suspected of Having Safety Defects Bob Richard, President, Hazmat Safety Consulting Bob will share information on cases where he has assisted companies with assessing root causes of battery failures and share strategies for shipping them compliantly. Bob will discuss the latest packaging advances that can provide a safe and effective means for shipping damaged or defective batteries. He will also discuss modal requirements and how to coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders and regulators and recent efforts to amend regulations to reduce burden and enhance safety. 3:35 Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available) 3:50 Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Last Chance for Poster Viewing 4:30 PANEL DISCUSSION: Safe Damaged Lithium Battery Transport Once a lithium-ion battery is damaged, it is critical to safely package and properly transport it to prevent further incidents. This panel of experts will discuss how to determine the risk factor of the damaged battery. Through analyzing the batteries pack design, state-of-charge, etc., scientists can determine how to properly ship the damaged batteries for further cause investigation, disposal, or recycling. Moderator: Bob Richard, President, Hazmat Safety Consulting 5:30 Close of Day 8

9 Dinner Workshop* W1: How to Qualify Your Batteries to Prevent Failures & Thermal Events TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 5:30-8:30 PM Instructor: Vidyu Challa, PhD, Technical Director, DfR Solutions In this battery workshop, you: Gain an understanding of lithium-ion battery failure mechanisms and the pathway to thermal runaway events Learn about the top causes of battery field failures, and the major areas where you need to have mitigation strategies Learn how cell design plays a critical role in battery safety and reliability, and what you can do from a design perspective to prevent these failures Learn the basic steps in a lithium-ion cell manufacturing process, and the process controls required to ensure cell safety and reliability Learn about the battery management system and its role in system safety Come away with a checklist of things you should do to qualify your cell manufacturer pass down requirements, trust but verify (design, manufacturing, compliance-based testing, system-level tolerances, application-specific battery testing, battery management system, cell CT scans and teardowns and lastly user education) TS1: Lithium-Ion Battery Cell & Pack Technology TS2: Lithium-Ion Battery Market TS3: Battery Safety Training TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 8:30 AM - 5:20 PM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM Instructors: Bob Spotnitz, President, Battery Design LLC Kevin Konecky, Battery Systems Consultant, Total Battery Consulting, Inc. The first part of this seminar will provide an overview of lithium-ion cell technology and an in-depth discussion of the principles guiding the design of both high-energy and high-power lithiumion cells. The second part will present the overall design of battery systems, the product development process, cost, and system validation. Instructors: Michael Sanders, Senior Adviser, AVICENNE John T. Warner, DM, PMP, EnerDel In the first part of this training seminar, the lithiumion market forecasts from Avicenne and other analysts will be presented. Different chemistries and their projected growth will be discussed. The second part of the training seminar will focus on next-generation technologies and their suspected market growth in the next 10 years and beyond. Instructor: Shmuel De-Leon, CEO, Shmuel De-Leon Energy, Ltd. This training program focuses on portable and stationary battery safety along with battery cycle life (acceptance, testing, assembly, use, transportation and disposal). The training incorporates Shmuel De- Leon s and other experiences on battery safety from over 28 years of work in the field. The motivation behind the training is to provide training attendees with the knowledge needed to safely handle the batteries in their organizations and to support reduction of safety events. A Division of Innovation Institute 9

10 Sponsorship & Exhibit offers comprehensive packages that can be customized to your budget and objectives. Sponsorship allows you to achieve your goals before, during, and long after the event. Packages may include presentations, exhibit space and branding, as well as the use of delegate lists. Signing on early will maximize your exposure to qualified decision-makers and drive traffic to your website in the coming months. Podium Presentations Available within Main Agenda! Showcase your solutions to a guaranteed, targeted audience through a 15- or 30-minute presentation during a specific conference program, breakfast, lunch, or separate from the main agenda within a pre-conference workshop. Package includes exhibit space, on-site branding, and access to cooperative marketing efforts by Knowledge Foundation. For the luncheon option, lunches are delivered to attendees who are already seated in the main session room. Presentations will sell out quickly, so sign on early to secure your talk! Invitation-Only VIP Dinner/Hospitality Suite Select specific delegates from the pre-registration list to attend a private function at an upscale restaurant or a reception at the hotel. From extending the invitations, to venue suggestions, Knowledge Foundation will deliver your prospects and help you make the most of this invaluable opportunity. One-on-One Meetings Select your top prospects from the pre-conference registration list. We will reach out to your prospects and arrange the meeting for you. A minimum number of meetings will be guaranteed, depending on your marketing objectives and needs. A very limited number of these packages will be sold. Exhibit Exhibitors will enjoy facilitated networking opportunities with qualified delegates, making it the perfect platform to launch a new product, collect feedback, and generate new leads. Exhibit space sells out quickly, so reserve yours today! Additional branding and promotional opportunities are available, including: Conference Tote Bags Conference Notebooks Literature Distribution (Tote Bag Insert or Chair Drop) Badge Lanyards Program Guide Advertisement And More! For more information, please contact: Sherry Johnson Senior Business Development Manager sjohnson@cambridgeenertech.com A Division of Innovation Institute Conference Hotel and Venue: Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel 900 S Orme Street, Arlington, VA T: Discounted Room Rate: $129 s/d Discounted Room Rate Cut-off Date: October 3, 2018 Reservations: Go to the travel page of /Battery-Safety/ Top Reasons to Stay at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel: Located just minutes from Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C., Pentagon City Metro, Georgetown, and Old Towne Alexandria Complimentary Hotel Shuttle to and from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) Complimentary Wi-Fi in your guest room No commute as conference takes place in hotel 10