Student Thesis Lithium-Ion Cells: Experimental and Model-Based Aging Analysis
Mercedes-Benz Group AG · Untertürkheim
ThesisGerman needed: fluent
Still open on 10 NovKey facts
- Job starts
- 1 Feb 2027
- Language needed
- German and English
- Subject you study
- Chemistry, Materials Science
What you'll do
- Experimental characterization of aged lithium-ion cells to assess capacity loss, resistance increase and other aging-related changes
- Cell opening and post-mortem analysis of electrodes and other cell components, for example using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ICP-OES and other physical-chemical analysis methods
- Building and electrochemical testing of half and full cells to evaluate aging mechanisms
- Studying aging-related changes in the electrodes, for example regarding adhesion strength and electrical conductivity
- Developing a curve-fitting model to identify and assess relevant aging mechanisms
What you need
- Studies in chemistry or materials science
- Knowledge of lithium-ion cells and their aging mechanisms
- Ideally experience in laboratory work and in building experimental cells
- Independent, structured and scientific way of working
- Strong commitment and teamwork skills
- Confident German and English skills, written and spoken
- Confident use of MS Office
- Sound knowledge of MATLAB is an advantage
- For the thesis, a confidentiality block and a non-disclosure agreement between the university and Mercedes-Benz AG are required.