Cell and Battery Design - Cells | Overview

The battery cell design is pivotal for shaping the performance, safety, costs, and functionality of batteries. It affects single-component designs from physical structures to material composition and comprises electrodes, electrolytes, separators, current collectors, connection tabs, and assembly. Typically, specific or even unique cell designs exist for each battery technology, with distinct features and requirements tailored to the specific application and use case. This section introduces essential cell components and their functions, highlights design variants and potential advancements, and introduces characteristic designs for different battery technologies.