Battery R&D Solutions.
Precision tools for every stage of battery R&D — from materials to full-cell validation.
The pivotal role batteries play in our everyday life was recognized in 2019 through the award of the Nobel prize in chemistry. Because of this outsized role there is a continuous drive to improve on current technologies.
These improvements require novel chemistries and configurations directly impacting the tests and equipment used. Furthermore, the application of interest influences the design of the battery used, which further impacts the studies required.
Throughout the full battery value chain, every single component must be thoroughly tested. This includes anode, cathode, binder, separator, electrolyte, all the way to the commercial cell. There are unique challenges at every step:
- Materials & components research
- Interface characterization
- Fundamental investigations of full cells
- Proof of concept studies of full cells
- Commercial cell validation & aging
- Screening & benchmarking for modules
- Integration & second life evaluation
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investigations of full cells
studies of full cells
validation & aging
M470
Scanning electrochemical workstation
MTZ-35
Scanning electrochemical workstation
VMP-300
Premium potentiostats
VMP-3e
Essential potentiostats
MPG-2XX
Research grade battery cycler
BCS-9XX
Ultra-precision battery cyclerScanning electrochemical workstation
- Customize with up to 7 different modules
- Differentiate local electrochemical effects
- ic-ac-SECM
Impedance analyzer
- Atmospheric and pressure control
- Compatible with temperature control units
- EIS up to 35 MHz
See the accessoryCESH-e (Enhanced Controlled Environment Sample Holder)
The Enhanced Controlled Environment Sample Holder (CESH-e) is a parallel plate sample holder dedicated to the electrical characterization of flat material samples in the temperature range between -40 to 150 °C.
See the accessoryHTCC
Small volume conductivity cell with a nominal constant of 1.0 cm -1. Operating between- 50 °C to 180 °C
Premium potentiostats
- Fast CC-CV shift
- Climate chamber management
- 3-electrode cell
- Wide range of techniques
- Up to 16 channels
- ± 500 mA (up to ±150 A)
- EIS up to 7 MHz
Software
Accessories
- See the accessory
BH-1i
The BH-1i Battery Holder is a modular accessory for battery test applications, compatible with a wide variety of battery types (coin cells, 18650 and 26650 cells), up to 4 batteries can be tested simultaneously, with a maximum current of 12 A per channel.
See the accessoryCCH-8
The CCH-8 is an 8 position coin holder designed for 20 and 24 mm coin cells, with a maximum thickness of 3.2 mm. Its 4 point connection provides low connection impedance, necessary for accurate AC and DC tests.
Essential potentiostats
- FlexP booster up to 60 V
- Stack mode
- Fast CC-CV shift
- Climate chamber management
- 3-electrode cell
- ± 1 A (up to ±800 A)
- EIS up to 1 MHz
Add-on instrument
Software
Accessories
- See the accessory
BH-1i
The BH-1i Battery Holder is a modular accessory for battery test applications, compatible with a wide variety of battery types (coin cells, 18650 and 26650 cells), up to 4 batteries can be tested simultaneously, with a maximum current of 12 A per channel.
- See the accessory
CCH-8
The CCH-8 is an 8 position coin holder designed for 20 and 24 mm coin cells, with a maximum thickness of 3.2 mm. Its 4 point connection provides low connection impedance, necessary for accurate AC and DC tests.
- See the accessory
CESH-e (Enhanced Controlled Environment Sample Holder)
The Enhanced Controlled Environment Sample Holder (CESH-e) is a parallel plate sample holder dedicated to the electrical characterization of flat material samples in the temperature range between -40 to 150 °C.
Research grade battery cycler
- Fast CC-CV shift
- Climate chamber management
- 3-electrode cells (MPG-2)
- Negative voltage
- ± 100 mA / ±5 A
- EIS up to 100 kHz
Add-on instrument
Software
Accessories
BCS-9XX
- Ultra-precision battery cycler
- High throughput cell screening
- Statistical study of cells
- Fast CC-CV shift
- Climate chamber management
- ± 150 mA / ±1.5 A / ± 15 A (up to ±120 A)
- EIS up to 10 kHz
Software
Accessories
- See the accessory
BH-1i
The BH-1i Battery Holder is a modular accessory for battery test applications, compatible with a wide variety of battery types (coin cells, 18650 and 26650 cells), up to 4 batteries can be tested simultaneously, with a maximum current of 12 A per channel.
- See the accessory
CCH-8
The CCH-8 is an 8 position coin holder designed for 20 and 24 mm coin cells, with a maximum thickness of 3.2 mm. Its 4 point connection provides low connection impedance, necessary for accurate AC and DC tests.
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Why choose BioLogic?
Modular ranges
The M470 can be configured with any of 7 differents modules, to work with 9 different techniques. BioLogic’s potentiostats are “>modular (upgradable in-situ), extend range with boosters. Different BCS-900 modules can be combined in a single cabinet, for users to build a custom-made battery cycling system.
Integrated climate chamber management
To better understand the performance and lifespan of batteries testing under controlled environmental conditions is required. The TCU Server integrates with EC-Lab® and BT-Lab® to provide direct control of climatic chambers and other temperature control units.
High-speed CC-CV shift
For both BioLogic’s potentiostats and cyclers, a unique design enables an ultra-fast shift from galvanostat mode to potentiostat mode to perform the best CC-CV technique, avoiding any transient phenomena on the battery.
Powerful softwares
With EC-Lab®, set safety limits, choose the control mode and measure all potentials (Ewe, Ece, Ewe-Ece) and related variables, modify your setting as the experiments run. BT-Lab® Suite enables on-site and remote access, batch data analysis, and easy reporting.
Powerful EIS capabilities
Native EIS on BCS-9xx. Interpret and model EIS data using ZFit. Make reliable impedance measurements using BioLogic’s EIS Quality Indicators. GEIS-AA technique: enables to avoid non-linear behavior for time-variant systems (AA meaning amplitude adaptation).
High precision calculation / Data of interest
EC-Lab® and BT-Lab® help you to identify key data of interest such as battery cycle life, Coulombic efficiency, capacity and dQ/dV. Data of interest are directly process in the firmware, allowing better accuracy.
FAQ.
What frequency range is relevant for Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) measurement when characterizing batteries?
In battery research, the most relevant frequency range typically is from 10 kHz to 10 mHz:
- high-frequency range (10 kHz – 1 kHz) provides insights into solution resistance and electrolyte conductivity
- mid-frequency range (1 kHz – 100 mHz) shows charge transfer processes and electrode kinetics
- low frequency range (100 mHz – 10 mHz) indicates mass transport limitations and diffusion processes.
Note: Very high-frequency ranges (up to few MHz) is relevant only for solid-state batteries and gives insights into solid ionic conductors.
For the optimal solution, we strongly recommend contacting our sales teams to discuss how we can support your current projects, they can provide personalized recommendations based on your application needs.
What tools can help me model real-life battery cycles?
Simulating complex battery cycles that model real-life activity is essential in battery development. BioLogic solutions feature special tools to import specific profiles instead of manually creating a protocol with thousands of steps:
Urban Profile in EC-Lab software for potentiostat,
and Arbitrary User Profile in BT-Test software for battery cycler.
Interested battery ageing? Learn here how you can simulate ripple current with EC-Lab®.
For the optimal solution, we strongly recommend contacting our sales teams to discuss how we can support your current projects, they can provide personalized recommendations based on your application needs.
Can I use a BioLogic instruments to conduct in operando XRD measurement?
At Biologic, we combined the use of a high-quality X-ray diffractometer from partners with our SP-50e/150e potentiostats. With this set up researchers are able to perform in operando XRD measurements on pouch and coin cells during charge and discharge cycles to monitor structural changes in the electrode materials.
For the optimal solution, we strongly recommend contacting our sales teams to discuss how we can support your current projects, they can provide personalized recommendations based on your application needs.
Read the articleEIS and Battery Screening
Article describing how advanced EIS battery cyclers can play a multipurpose role in battery screening.
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How is scanning probe electrochemistry used in battery research?
Scanning probe electrochemistry for battery materials and components research is introduced.
Read the articleHPC: The importance of ultra-precision battery cyclers
As opposed to standard cycling techniques, High Precision Coulometry (HPC) measurements can provide a reliable estimation of battery lifetime quickly
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Internal Resistance series. Part II: How to determine the internal resistance of a battery
This second in a series of 3 articles will help you to understand internal resistance and how it can be measured.
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What is a battery cycler?
What should I know about battery testing equipment?
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What is a potentiostat and its use in Science & Industry (Electrochemistry Basics Series)
What is a potentiostat? An article detailing every aspect of this versatile electrochemical multitool. Covers Potentiostat functionality and operation, the history of the potentiostat, uses and applications and the future of the potentiostat
