TUT6: Technoeconomic Analysis of Battery Material Development and Manufacture

Monday, March 21 | 2:00-4:00pm

ABOUT THIS TUTORIAL: Successful commercialization of battery materials is achieved when technological feasibility, economic practicality, and market need intersect. Techno economic analysis methodology for evaluating these issues will be discussed, focusing on the critical early stages of a project where product design and process chemistry and development occur amid significant technical and economic uncertainty.

You can expect to learn:

• Basic components of techno economic analysis
• Principals of early stage capital and operating cost estimation
• Process conceptualization within an uncertain economic framework
• Commercialization strategies and barriers

INSTRUCTORS

Thomas D. Gregory, Owner, Borealis Technology Solutions LLC

Thomas is globally recognized for the creation of rechargeable magnesium battery electrochemistry. He has a strong background in lithium-ion battery, fuel cell, and ultra-capacitor science and technology. He has extensive experience in designing, developing, and scaling up a wide variety of chemical and polymer processes safely and successfully. He is an early stage chemical process economic analysis practitioner with a focus on using such techniques to compare process alternatives and develop and guide research efforts. Thomas has done extensive collaborative work with large and small companies, R&D organizations, and government labs in North America, Europe, and Asia.

John E. Anderson, Economic Evaluator, The Dow Chemical Company

John Anderson works in research and development for Dow Chemical in Midland, Michigan. A 34-year employee, he has held roles in engineering, manufacturing and technical service. Since 2001, he has been estimating manufacturing costs of new products and processes including the identification of viable, commercial-scale raw material suppliers and prices.