Expert talk: How to Strengthen the European Battery Material Supply Chain

Date and time:
January 27th, 2025 from 2 pm – 3 pm

Description:

What are the key levers to secure a resilient and sustainable European battery material supply chain? Dependency on both critical raw materials and battery technology from outside Europe persists. As demand for batteries surges, industry, academia, and policymakers must collaborate to mitigate supply risks and drive innovation. The expert discussion ‘How to Strengthen the European Battery Material Supply Chain?‘ on January 27 brings together the perspectives of leading researchers and industry pioneers. 

Prof. Robert Dominko, head of the battery group at the National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia and professor at the University of Ljubljana, Dr. Guinevere Giffin, Scientific Head at Fraunhofer ISC’s R&D Center for Electromobility Bavaria, and Dr. Moritz Hantel, VP of Innovation and Product Management at Northern Graphite, will delve into the potential impact of the proposed Chinese materials and technology export ban, address Europe’s enduring gap between research and commercial battery production, and explore how recycling could provide sustainable solutions to Europe’s battery material supply challenges. What strategies will shape a stronger, more autonomous material supply chain for the future of Europe’s battery industry? 

Our speakers:
Prof. Robert Dominko is head of the battery group at the National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia and a professor at the University of Ljubljana. With 25 years of battery research experience, he specializes in materials development and novel battery concepts. He is a leader in European initiatives like Battery 2030+ and holds over 220 publications and 15 patents. 

Robert Dominko | LinkedIn

Dr. Guinevere Giffin is Scientific Head of the Fraunhofer R&D Center Electromobility Bavaria at Fraunhofer ISC and a Principal Investigator at the University of Würzburg. Her research focuses on materials for lithium-ion, sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries, as well as battery recycling. 

Guinevere Giffin | LinkedIn

Dr. Moritz Hantel is VP of Innovation and Product Management at Northern Graphite. An electrochemist since 2007, he has worked on battery materials development and commercialization with roles at Heraeus and SABIC. His work on advanced carbon materials has earned international recognition.  

Moritz Hantel | LinkedIn

Access:
Attendance at the expert talk is free of charge. To participate in the webinar, you only need to register for the EBBC community. Sign up now!

Host:
The expert discussion is organised by the European Battery Business Club (EBBC), a unique platform for lifelong learning. The EBBC is hosted by Fraunhofer IFAM, which combines battery expertise with many years of experience in continuing education. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, based in Germany, is a leading organisation for applied research.