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The 2025 edition of Malvern Panalytical’s Future Day event took place on May 21, where we focused on the future of battery technology and materials characterization. Experts from Umicore, Fraunhofer, Twente, and Delft Universities joined us at the table for an insightful exploration into the new chemistry electrode materials, innovative battery cell designing, and the efficient battery recycling technologies. Here, you can get a recap of the key moments, view the presentations, and learn more about Malvern Panalytical’s instruments for battery production and recycling.
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What our guest speakers said about the event
Dr. Xuehang Wang, Assistant Professor in Electrochemical Energy Storage at Delft University of Technology:
“A lovely event with inspiring talks and diverse discussions. As scientists, we’re pushing the boundaries of battery materials. New materials are full of unknowns—and opportunities. It’s a great space to share ideas and learn from others.”
Dr. Margarita Merkulova, Program manager in analytics, Umicore:
“I really enjoyed connecting with experts from research and industry. Battery recycling stands out to me as a key to sustainable resource use. I hope battery production becomes both sustainable and accessible to all.”
Prof. Dr. ir. Mark Huijben, Professor of Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion and Storage, Twente University:
“It was a lot of fun to join the panel of experts and explore the latest developments in battery technology—especially beyond my usual scope. What stood out was the innovation happening across the entire battery value chain. For Europe to lead in battery production, we must ensure everything from material sourcing to recycling is covered locally.”
Dr. Jonas Höwedes, Product & Process Qualification Fraunhofer FFB:
“The Future Days event is highly valuable for gaining insights into emerging materials, production techniques, and innovations from fundamental research. It helps participants understand how to integrate these advancements into production and research infrastructure, supporting the growth of new companies and technologies in Europe”
Future Days - Introduction