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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
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EXTREME FAST CHARGING FOR LITHIUM ION BATTERIES: STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF ELECTRODES AND SOLVENT FORMULATION OF ELECTROLYTES

Xianyang Wu (10225322) 13 May 2022 (has links)
<p>  </p> <p>Fossil fuel has dominated the global energy market for centuries, and the world is undergoing a great energy revolution from fossil fuel energy to renewable energies, given the concerns on global warming and extreme weather caused by the emission of carbon dioxide. Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) play an irreplaceable role in this incredible energy transition from fossil energy to renewable energy, given their importance in energy storage for electricity grids and promoting the mass adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Extreme fast charging (XFC) of LIBs, aiming to shorten the charging time to 15 minutes, will significantly improve their adoption in both the EV market and grid energy storage. However, XFC has been significantly hindered by the relatively sluggish Li+ transport within LIBs.</p> <p>Herein, effects caused by increasing charging rates (from 1C, 4C to 6C) on LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 (NMC622) || graphite cell were systematically probed via various characterization methods. From electrochemical test on their rate/long term cycling performance, the significant decrease in available capacity under high charging rates was verified. Structural evolutions of cycled NMC622 cathode and graphite anode were further probed via ex-situ powder diffraction, and it was found that lattice parameters <em>a</em> and <em>c</em> of NMC622 experience irreversible evolution due to loss of active Li+ within NMC622; no structural evolution was found for the graphite anode, even after 200 cycles under 6C (10 minutes) high charging rates. The aging behavior of liquid electrolyte was further analyzed via inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), increased Li+ concentration under higher charging rates and show-up of diethyl carbonate (DEC) and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) caused by transesterification both suggest faster aging/degradation of liquid electrolyte under higher charging rates.  </p> <p>Given the structural evolution of NMC622 caused by irreversible Li+ loss after long term cycling, the structural evolution of both NMC622 cathode and lithiated graphite anode were further studied via operando neutron diffraction on customized LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 (NMC622) || graphite cell. Via a quantitative analysis of collected Bragg peaks for NMC622 and lithiated graphite anode, we found the rate independent structural evolution of NMC622: its lattice parameters <em>a</em> and <em>c</em> are mainly determined by Li+ contents within it (<em>x</em> within Li<em>x</em>Ni0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2) and follow the same evolution during the deintercalation process, from slowest 0.27 C charging to the fastest 4.4 C charging. For graphite intercalated compounds (GICs) formed during Li+ intercalating into graphite, the sequential phase transition from pure graphite → stage III (LiC30) → stage II (LiC12) → stage I (LiC6) phase under 0.27 C charging is consistent with previous studies. This sequential phase transition is generally maintained under increasing charging rates, and the co-existence of LiC12 phase and LiC6 was found for lithiated graphite under 4.4 C charging, mainly due to the large inhomogeneity under these high charging rates. Meanwhile, for the stage II (LiC12) → stage I (LiC6) transition, which contributes half the specific capacity for the graphite anode, quantitative analysis via Johnson-Mehl-Avrami-Kolmogorov (JMAK) model suggests it to be a diffusion-controlled, one-dimensional transition, with decreasing nucleation kinetics under increasing charging rates. </p> <p>Based on the LiC12 → LiC6 transition process, strategies to improve the Li+ transport properties were further utilized. Various cosolvents with smaller viscosity, from dimethyl carbonate (DMC), ethyl acetate (EA), methyl acetate (MA) to ethyl formate (EF), were further tested by replacing 20% (weight percent) ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) of typical 1.2 M LiPF6 salt solvated in ethylene carbonate (EC)/EMC solvents (with a weight ratio of 30:70). From the measurement of their ion conductivity, the introduction of these cosolvents indeed enhanced the Li+ transport properties. This was further verified by improved rate performance from 2C, 3C to 4C charging for liquid electrolytes using these cosolvents. Both X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) indicated the increase of Ni valence state and structural evolution of NMC622, all resulting from the irreversible loss of active Li+ within the NMC622 cathode. From long term cycling performance and further analysis of interfaces formed between electrode and anode, the best performance of electrolyte using DMC cosolvent was attributed to the most stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and cathode electrolyte interphase (CEI) formed during the cycling. </p>
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Quality Improvements for Anode Coating in Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing : A Case Study at Northvolt Labs / Kvalitetsförbättringar för anodbeläggning vid tillverkning av litiumjonbattericeller : En fallstudie på Northvolt Labs

König, Nikolaj, Norlin, Johan January 2021 (has links)
Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) represent a promising energy storage solution in the pursuit of electrification to combat climate change. In order for LIBs to be used across different industries, they have to be commercially viable. The viability for manufacturing LIBs at scale is increasing, with manufacturing costs decreasing 89% in the last ten years. However, the LIB manufacturing process is complex and can generate large amounts of scrap due to various non-conformities (NCs). Therefore, to further increase the ability to manufacture high-quality LIBs at scale, it is crucial to minimize the occurrence of NCs by understanding their root causes. This thesis examines the characteristics of one of the non-conformities occurring in the electrode coating process, namely the formation of craters on the coated surface of the anode electrode. The thesis was conducted at Northvolt Labs using a DMAIC approach to establish relationships between various process parameters and the formation of craters in two processes, coating, and its precursor process, slurry mixing. Utilizing the data models linear regression, CART regression, regularized linear regression, and a slurry experiment, process parameters and characteristics that affect crater formation were identified. Firstly, from the data models, it was distinguished that the speed of the supply pump used in transferring the slurry from the supply tank to the slot die, and the pressure in the filter pump, have the largest effect on crater formation. Further, the time that the slurry spends in storage, i.e. from a completely mixed slurry batch to it being applied in coating, affects crater formation. In this case, the longer the slurry is stored, the more craters are found. Another notable result is that refilling the coating supply tank induces crater formation. The mentioned results indicate that the various stages of slurry transfer undertaken before coating can result in advantageous conditions for craters to form. Moreover, it was discovered that changes in the loading level of the coated anode surface can indicate crater formation. The slurry experiment discovered that by contaminating the slurry with lubricant grease, NCs with similar characteristics to the crater could be generated. While not likely related to craters, this result provides valuable insights for slurry contamination. In addition to the data models and experiments, actions to facilitate future statistical analysis investigations are proposed. This thesis also proposes actions that can be undertaken to potentially mitigate the formation of craters. Suggested actions include methods to investigate the optimal storage time of the slurry before used in coating. Further, we recommend that the coating process should be monitored through the use of control charts on the loading level measurements of the coated surface. Consequently, large changes in loading level can be detected, entailing potential crater formation. We also propose adding lubricant grease as a potential risk in the PFMEA Northvolt uses for process risk evaluation. This recommendation is also complemented with suggested actions on how to handle the risks of lubricant grease contamination. / Användandet av litiumjonbatterier (LIB) som energilagring är en potentiell lösning för omställning till ett elektrifierat samhälle. Tillverkningsprocessen för LIBs är dock komplex och har en tendens att generera stora mängder kassationer på grund av olika typer av defekter. Denna studie ämnar att undersöka egenskaperna hos en av defekterna som kallas krater som kan förekomma i en av delprocesserna för litiumjonbatteritillverkning, elektrodbeläggning, där batteriets elektroder skapas genom att en blandning av aktiva material appliceras på en metallfolie. Kratern förekommer som en cirkulär form på den belagda ytan av anodelektroden. Studien genomfördes hos batteritillverkaren Northvolt Labs och använde en struktur enligt DMAIC cykeln. Syftet med studien var att fastställa samband mellan olika processparametrar och kraterformation för två olika processer, elektrodbeläggning och dess föregångare, framställning av den aktiva materialblandningen. Genom att använda datamodellerna linjär regression, CART-regression, en regulariserad linjär regression  samt ett experiment kunde processparametrar och egenskaper som påverkar kraterbildningen etableras. Resultaten från datamodellerna indikerar att varvtalet i pumpen som tillför ytbeläggningsmaskinen med den aktiva materialblandningen samt trycket i filterpumpen har den största effekten på kraterbildning. Vidare så påverkar tiden som den aktiva materialblandningen lagras innan den används i beläggningsprocessen. Resultaten indikerar att ju längre tid en aktiv materialblandning lagras, desto mer kraterbildning. Samtliga resultat som nämnts ovan anvisar att de olika stadier den aktiva materialblandningen överförs bland olika behållare och verktyg kan ge upphov till kraterbildning. Ytterligare resultat från datamodellerna indikerar att en minskad tjocklek av den belagda ytan, mätt med enheten g/cm2, kan påvisa när kratrar uppstår. Detta resultat kan härledas till att kratrarna orsakar en nedåtbuktning i den belagda ytan. Utifrån experimentet med den aktiva materialblandningen kunde det fastlås att kraterliknande defekter kunde genereras genom att kontaminera blandningen med smörjfett. Dessa defekter är sannolikt inte besläktade med kratern, men dess uppkomst ger värdefulla insikter hur kontaminering kan påverka kvaliteten på den belagda ytan. Utöver resultat från datamodellerna och experimentet så presenterar även denna studie förslag på hur framtida undersökningar av statistisk karaktär kan förbättras. Studien föreslår också konkreta åtanganden som kan genomföras med syfte att reducera kraterbildning. Detta inkluderar hur ett projekt med syfte att fastslå den optimala lagringstiden för den aktiva materialblandningen innan den används i ytbeläggningsprocessen kan utformas. Vidare rekommenderas att ytbeläggningsprocessen övervakas med hjälp av att upprätta styrdiagram för ytbeläggningens nivåförändringar. Följaktligen kan stora förändringar i ytbeläggningens jämnhet detekteras, vilket kan vara en indikator på kraterbildning. Studien rekommenderar också att tillägga kontaminering av smörjfett i den aktiva materialblandningen som en potentiell risk i Northvolts PFMEA. Denna rekommendation kompletteras även med förslag på åtanganden som kan tas för att hantera risken för kontaminering av smörjfett.
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ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY STUDY OF ADDING SOLAR PV, ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM TO AN EXISTING WIND PROJECT: A CASE STUDY IN RÖDENE, GOTHENBURG

Yu, Xiaoyang January 2022 (has links)
Wind resources are highly intermittent and fluctuant, making wind turbines less reliable and the unstable power output will affect grid stability and security. This paper presents an idea of integrating the solar PV plant and energy storage system into an existing wind project, project Rödene in Gothenburg. The hybrid renewable system, which consists of two or more renewable energy sources, is considered the renewable energy development trend. An economic analysis of a 1.2 MW PV plant, 5 MW lithium-ion battery storage system and 300 kg hydrogen fuel cell storge system are assessed in terms of LCOE and LCOS of plants. The revenue stream is discussed separately, consisting of electricity tariff, ancillary services and energy arbitrage. The results show that both PV plant and energy store systems are unprofitable. When the PV panel cost is reduced more than 30% and the annual production increases at least 30%, the LCOE of the PV plant arrives at the break-even point. Also result shows the hydrogen fuel cell energy storage system is too expensive of commercial use, and the battery energy storage system has a high potential of profitable if the ancillary service in Sweden is well organized in the future
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Fabrication of hierarchical hybrid nanostructured electrodes based on nanoparticles decorated carbon nanotubes for Li-Ion batteries / Fabrication d'électrodes nanostructurées hybrides hiérarchisées à base de nanotubes de carbone décorés par des nanoparticules pour les batteries Li-Ion

Ezzedine, Mariam 20 December 2017 (has links)
Cette thèse est consacrée à la fabrication ascendante (bottom-up) de matériaux nanostructurés hybrides hiérarchisés à base de nanotubes de carbone alignés verticalement (VACNTs) décorés par des nanoparticules (NPs). En fonction de leur utilisation comme cathode ou anode, des nanoparticules de soufre (S) ou silicium (Si) ont été déposées. En raison de leur structure unique et de leurs propriétés électroniques, les VACNTs agissent comme une matrice de support et un excellent collecteur de courant, améliorant ainsi les voies de transport électroniques et ioniques. La nanostructuration et le contact du S avec un matériau hôte conducteur améliore sa conductivité, tandis que la nanostructuration du Si permet d'accommoder plus facilement les variations de volume pendant les réactions électrochimiques. Dans la première partie de la thèse, nous avons synthétisé des VACNTs par une méthode de dépôt chimique en phase vapeur (HF-CVD) directement sur des fines feuilles commerciales d'aluminium et de cuivre sans aucun prétraitement des substrats. Dans la deuxième partie, nous avons décoré les parois latérales des VACNTs avec différents matériaux d'électrode, dont des nanoparticules de S et de Si. Nous avons également déposé et caractérisé des nanoparticules de nickel (Ni) sur les VACNTs en tant que matériaux alternatifs pour l'électrode positive. Aucun additif conducteur ou aucun liant polymère n'a été ajouté à la composition d'électrode. La décoration des nanotubes de carbone a été effectuée par deux méthodes différentes: méthode humide par électrodéposition et méthode sèche (par dépôt physique en phase vapeur (PVD) ou par CVD). Les structures hybrides obtenues ont été testées électrochimiquement séparément dans une pile bouton contre une contre-électrode de lithium. A notre connaissance, il s'agit de la première étude de l'évaporation du soufre sur les VACNTs et de la structure résultante (appelée ici S@VACNTs). Des essais préliminaires sur les cathodes nanostructurées obtenues (S@VACNTs revêtus d'alumine ou de polyaniline) ont montré qu'il est possible d'atteindre une capacité spécifique proche de la capacité théorique du soufre. La capacité surfacique de S@VACNTs, avec une masse de S de 0.76 mg cm-2, à un régime C/20 atteint une capacité de 1.15 mAh cm-2 au premier cycle. Pour les anodes nanostructurées au silicium (Si@VACNTs), avec une masse de Si de 4.11 mg cm-2, on montre une excellente capacité surfacique de 12.6 mAh cm-2, valeur la plus élevée pour les anodes à base de silicium nanostructurées obtenues jusqu'à présent. Dans la dernière partie de la thèse, les électrodes nanostructurées fabriquées ont été assemblées afin de réaliser la batterie complète (Li2S/Si) et sa performance électrochimique a été testée. Les capacités surfaciques obtenues pour les électrodes nanostructurées de S et de Si ouvrent la voie à la réalisation d'une LIB à haute densité d'énergie, entièrement nanostructurée, et démontrent le grand potentiel du concept proposé à base d'électrodes nanostructurées hybrides hiérarchisées. / This thesis is devoted to the bottom-up fabrication of hierarchical hybrid nanostructured materials based on active vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VACNTs) decorated with nanoparticles (NPs). Owing to their unique structure and electronic properties, VACNTs act as a support matrix and an excellent current collector, and thus enhance the electronic and ionic transport pathways. The nanostructuration and the confinement of sulfur (S) in a conductive host material improve its conductivity, while the nanostructuration of silicon (Si) accommodates better the volume change during the electrochemical reactions. In the first part of the thesis, we have synthesized VACNTs by a hot filament chemical vapor deposition (HF-CVD) method directly over aluminum and copper commercial foils without any pretreatment of the substrates. In the second part, we have decorated the sidewalls and the surface of the VACNT carpets with various LIB's active electrode materials, including S and Si NPs. We have also deposited and characterized nickel (Ni) NPs on CNTs as alternative materials for the cathode electrode. No conductive additives or any polymer binder have been added to the electrode composition. The CNTs decoration has been done systematically through two different methods: wet method by electrodeposition and dry method by physical vapor deposition (PVD). The obtained hybrid structures have been electrochemically tested separately in a coin cell against a lithium counter-electrode. Regarding the S evaporationon VACNTs, and the S@VACNTs structure, these topics are investigated for the first time to the best of our knowledge.Preliminary tests on the obtained nanostructured cathodes (S@VACNTs coated with alumina or polyaniline) have shown that it is possible to attain a specific capacity close to S theoretical storage capacity. The surface capacity of S@VACNTs, with 0.76 mg cm-2 of S, at C/20 rate reaches 1.15 mAh cm-2 at the first cycle. For the nanostructured anodes Si@VACNTs, with 4.11 mg cm-2 of Si showed an excellent surface capacity of 12.6 mAh cm-2, the highest value for nanostructured silicon anodes obtained so far. In the last part of the thesis, the fabricated nanostructured electrodes have been assembled in a full battery (Li2S/Si) and its electrochemical performances experimentally tested. The high and well-balanced surface capacities obtained for S and Si nanostructured electrodes pave the way for realization of high energy density, all-nanostructured LIBs and demonstrate the large potentialities of the proposed hierarchical hybrid nanostructures' concept.
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Development of x-ray spectroscopy coupling with resonant scattering -toward applications of practical materials- / 共鳴散乱を組み合わせたX線分光法の開発 -実用材料への応用に向けて-

Kawaguchi, Tomoya 23 March 2015 (has links)
京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(工学) / 甲第18981号 / 工博第4023号 / 新制||工||1619(附属図書館) / 31932 / 京都大学大学院工学研究科材料工学専攻 / (主査)教授 松原 英一郎, 教授 邑瀬 邦明, 教授 宇田 哲也 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) / Kyoto University / DGAM
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Cycle performance improvement of LiMn2O4 cathode material for lithium ion battery by formation of “Nano Inclusion” / ナノインクルージョン形成によるリチウムイオン二次電池正極材料LiMn2O4のサイクル特性向上

Esaki, Shogo 23 March 2016 (has links)
著作権、出典、利用制限の表示を出版社より求められている。 / 京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(エネルギー科学) / 甲第19824号 / エネ博第330号 / 新制||エネ||66(附属図書館) / 32860 / 京都大学大学院エネルギー科学研究科エネルギー基礎科学専攻 / (主査)准教授 高井 茂臣, 教授 萩原 理加, 教授 佐川 尚 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Energy Science / Kyoto University / DGAM
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An Intelligent Battery Managment System For Electric And Hybrid Electric Aircraft

Hashemi, Seyed Reza 24 March 2021 (has links)
No description available.
168

Amphibia : Living on both sides

Nielsen, Elvira January 2023 (has links)
Mariestad municipality participated in a global competition to become Volvo’s site for a new lithium-ion battery factory. The competition was between eleven different countries and three different locations in Sweden. Aer declaring Mariestad and the site Korstorp as winners, extensive surveys of the site were initiated during which they did a rare find of the protected species the great crested newt. However, Volvo is still planning on going through with building the factory the way they planned, which implies asphalting an area of 140-150 ha and constructing a box like factory of one or two floors. The newts are now under great threat and will have to be moved in order to make room for the factory. Building battery factories is something we strive for on a global scale, but what happens when global sustainability opposes local? In the example of the battery factory in Mariestad Agenda 2030’s sustainable development goals biodiversity and economic growth seem to be in opposition to each other and here it becomes clear that the value of humans and non-humans are different. How are we to remedy the unequal distribution of power and how can we turn the conflict zone in Korstorp into a zone of diplomacy? The convention of the rights of the child became Swedish law in 2020 and here it is relevant taking a look at article 12, which says; “All children have the right to express their opinions, adults shall listen and consider the children’s opinions”. The children are our future and they have to live with our choices. Building in a sustainable manner implies listening to who will be affected. The society’s measurement of success needs to be altered from economic growth to one which everybody has the right to be part of. To reach that place we have to practice at an early age to think and act in a democratic manner. If children feel as if they have been heard they could come to appreciate democratic processes in which they trust their ability to alter the society and feel obligated towards it. Furthermore, the unlimited imagination of children and the fact that they are not yet indoctrinated in the routines and customs of our society might bring the innovation needed to create a new kind of factory in symbiosis with the local environment.
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Strategies for enhancing the circularity of Lithium-ion Batteries.

Malik, Tanveer Ahmad January 2023 (has links)
Li-ion batteries have gained great popularity among researchers and practitioners as an environmentally friendly energy storage solution for more environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs). However, because of the increased demand for Li-ion battery-powered EVs, and some issues with battery design, legislation, collection and sorting, recycling, and material recovery, achieving sustainable mobility through the circularity of Li-ion batteries is a major challenge. This study aims to identify the challenges as well as develop strategies for enhancing the circularity of Li-ion batteries in Sweden. Following a systematic literature review, two primary research questions were investigated: 1) what are the current challenges and opportunities for the circular economy in lithium-ion battery end-of-life management? 2) how the circularity of LIBs in Sweden could be enhanced? This study employed PEST and SWOT analysis, as well as 11 interviews with industry experts and researchers are performed, to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the circularity of lithium-ion batteries in Sweden. Following that, various strategies were developed to address the identified challenges and improve the circular economy of these batteries. Finally, the developed strategies are validated through expert interviews, and various recommendations are outlined. The study's findings are significant and can assist policymakers, investors, and industry professionals concerned with the circularity of lithium-ion batteries in developing appropriate decisions and better planning for the Swedish transportation sector.
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Industrialization of Lithium-Ion Prismatic Battery Cell for the Automotive Industry

Liiv, Oliver January 2020 (has links)
Energy systems in every part of the world are experiencing accelerated shifts towards more sustainable solutions which will bring far-reaching changes to our daily lives. These rapid transitions will bring impactful and vital changes to the way we fuel our cars, heat our homes and power our industries in the approaching decades. [1] The automotive sector is in high pace to electrify their cars. The number of electric passengercar sales is expected to increase by more than a factor of 60 between 2018 to 2050. Which means by that time there could be approximately 2 billion EVs on the roads and they all need batteries to run on. [1] ManyEuropean electric vehicle manufacturers have started marketing their future models globally, but automotiveli.-ion battery manufacturing capacity in Europe is merely 2.1% of the total global automotive li-ion batteryproduction. [2] Increase in sales of EV-s and energy storage systems drives the demand for li-ion batteries. This research is conducted in collaboration with Northvolt, one of the newcomers to the li-ion batterymanufacturing market in Europe. Northvolt is a Swedish-founded company in 2016, and despite its young age, Northvolt has prominent partners including BMW Group, Epiroc, Scania and the Volkswagen Group. Northvolt is with global ambition to produce the world's greenest battery cell with minimal possible carbon footprint in its Gigafactory in Sweden with 32GWh annual manufacturing capacity. Also, together with Volkswagen a 50/50 joint venture has been established to produce batteries in a 16GWh factory in Germany. After entering in different supplier agreements, Northvolt has sold a considerable amount of its first Gigafactory NV Ett production capacity to its key customers with a united equivalent of over $13billion until 2030. [3]Setting up lithium-ion battery factories for the automotive industry is a challenging task. It requires high speed and flexibility to keep up with the growing demand in a short time and still meeting all the stakeholder's requirements while keeping the highest environmental standards in place during production. To keep up with the growing demand and customer requirements a state-of.the-art industrialization project management strategy is developed. Therefore, state-of.the-art automotive project management, new product industrialization and development practices are investigated together with the best practices from the wider industry. Furthermore, Northvolt's current industrialization project management strategies are examined, and improvement proposals and tools are developed to ramp-up the current and future factories with shorter time, less cost and highest possible quality. The main aim of the thesis is to develop a project management solutions to lead industrialization of li-ionbattery Giga-factories successfully and help Northvolt fuel our cars, heat our homes, and power our industries more sustainably and innovatively. The expected outcome of the thesis is five tools developed that support the industrialization of LIB production facilities in Europe to increase the EU LIB manufacturing capacity. / Energisystem genomgår en snabb omväxling till allt mer hållbara lösningar, vilket kommer påverka våra liv markant. Dessa snabba omväxlingar kommer påverka samt främja sättet hur vi driver våra bilar, värmer våra hus och försörjer våra industrier, flera år framåt. [1] Bilsektorn som har skiftat sitt fokus till elektrifiering av sina bilar, där antalet sålda elbilar förväntas att öka sextifaldigt mellan 2018 och 2050. Detta kommer att leda till att cirka 2 miljarder elbilar kommer att åka på vägarna globalt och alla dessabilar kommer behöva framförallt litiumjonbatterier. [1] Majoriteten av biltillverkare i Europa har börjatutveckla framtida elektrifierade bilmodeller. Tillverkningen av litiumjonbatterier för elbilar i Europa utgörendast 2.1 % av den globala tillverkningen totalt. [2] En ökad försäljning av elbilar och även av produkterför energilagring, ökar efterfrågan på litiumjonbatterier. Den här undersökningen har tagits fram i samarbete med Northvolt som är en av nykomlingarna inomtillverkningen av litiumjonbatterier i Europa. Northvolt är ett svenskt bolag som startades 2016 och trotsdess tidiga fas, har de lyckats samverka med prominenta samarbetspartners som BMW group, Epiroc, Scania och Volkswagen group. Northvolts ambition är att skapa världens grönaste batteri med ett minimalt klimatavtryck. Denna produkt utvecklas i deras så kallade Gigafactory som ligger i Skellefteå och vars årliga produktion uppnår 32 Gwh. Utöver det har Northvolt i samarbete med Volkswagen fått i uppdrag att bygga upp en batterifabrik i Tyskland, vars tillverkningskapacitet kommer att uppnå till 16Gwh årligen. Efter att ha ingått i flera leverantörsavtal har Northvolt sålt en avsevärd mängd av sin produktionskapacitet för den planerade fabriken Gigafactory NV Ett till sina nyckelkunder. Detta motsvarar en investering på 13 miljarder dollar fram till 2030. [3]Att etablera en fabrik som tillverkar litiumjonbatterier för bilindustrin är en utmanande uppgift. Det kräversnabba beslut och flexibilitet för att hålla jämna steg med den växande efterfrågan på batterier av denna typ. Batterierna ska hålla måttet för de krav som kunderna har, och även ska de uppfylla alla internationella standarder för ett miljövänligt batteri.För att kunna upprätthålla den växande efterfrågan och kundkraven utvecklas nya metoder inom projektledning för att effektivisera produktionen. Det allra senaste praxis i projektledning, produktion och produkttillverkning inom bilindustrin analyseras. Dessutom beaktas senaste metoderna och praxis från andra industrier. Vidare kartläggs northvolts nuvarande strategi för deras hantering av produktionsfasen för att föreslå förbättringar och verktyg, som kan effektivisera uppbyggnaden och driften av framtida fabriker. Huvudsyftet med denna avhandling är att utveckla nya metoder inom projektledning för att kunnautveckla produktionsfasen för framtida fabriker som tillverkar litiumjonbatterier. Detta kommer leda tillatt Northvolt kommer vara en del av våra framtida liv genom att hjälpa oss att driva våra fordon, värma våra hem och driva våra fabriker på ett hållbart och effektivt sätt. Det förväntade resultatet i denna avhandling är fem utvecklade verktyg som stödjer utbyggnaden av Litiumjonbatteri fabriker i Europa föratt öka dess totala årliga produktion.

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