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22 May 2026

BatteryVerse maps emerging technologies beyond lithium-ion systems

BatteryVerse maps emerging technologies beyond lithium-ion systems

CICECO and the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering (DEMaC) hosted BatteryVerse: From Lithium-Ion to Beyond, a three-day intensive course dedicated to the evolution of battery technologies and the future of energy storage systems.

Held between 19 and 21 May at the University of Aveiro, the initiative brought together students, researchers and professionals for a programme exploring the scientific foundations, technological limitations and emerging alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. 

The course was delivered by Juan by Juan Carlos Pérez Flores, Associate Professor at the Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, whose investigation focuses on materials and devices for energy storage, fuel cells, hydrogen technologies and additive manufacturing approaches for electrochemical systems.

The programme followed a structured progression from the fundamentals of lithium-ion chemistry to emerging post-lithium technologies. The opening lecture, Stranger Cells: The Hidden Chemistry Behind Lithium-Ion Batteries, introduced core electrochemical principles, electrode materials, interfaces, reliability and performance considerations. The second session, Androids Do Not Dream of Electric Sheep Yet: Limitations of Lithium Batteries, examined the practical and material limitations currently constraining applications such as aeronautics and electric mobility. The final lecture, Beyond Lithium: Across the Battery-Verse, explored frontier technologies including all-solid-state, sodium-ion and lithium-sulphur batteries.

Organised in a lunchtime format, the course combined accessibility with advanced scientific content, reinforcing CICECO’s commitment to science communication and knowledge transfer in materials science and sustainable energy technologies.

All participants completing the programme received a Certificate of Participation, further supporting extracurricular training and interdisciplinary education in the field of energy materials.

Explore the photos of the event here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ohi2iCNNyGfuUogQ9

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