Facilities

The Laboratory of Energy Materials and Devices at the University catholique de Louvain is headed by Prof. Vlad. The lab occupies an area of ~300 m2 in wings A.3 and B.2, Lavoisier Building. This space is compartmentalized into two materials synthesis labs and several device characterization labs, all conforming to the highest safety standards.
We have a strong battery and supercapacitor expertise with facilities ranging from materials synthesis and fundamental characterization to advance device manufacture and testing:

• Li-half, and Li-ion cell expertise, synthesis, assembly and testing;
• Na(K)-half, and Na(K)-ion cell expertise, synthesis, assembly and testing;
• Supercapacitors – electrode, materials, assembly and testing
• Synthesis of inorganic and organic active materials and electrolyte compositions.

• 4 boxes for a total of “30 gloves” – 15 work stations
• Sulfide Electrolyte and Materials Glove Box
• 2 analytical and cell assembly boxes
• One chemical box – synthesis, handling and processing of air-sensitive materials and chemicals, in liquid and solid phase. Equipment included inside: FTIR, Raman, Electrochemistry, Furnace (300°C), Karl Fischer, vacuum line for filtration, centrifuge, Coin cell and Swagelok format, 2- and 3-electrode cell assembly, etc …

• One muffle furnace (1100 – 1700°C), with option for vacuum and controlled atmosphere.
• Two tubular furnaces (1100 – 1700°C)
• THREE vacuum and convection ovens.
• 3D printer, of also electrochemical cells and battery encasing;
• 100T press;
• One high energy ball miller, and one planetary ball miller.

• Automated electrode coater, press machine, slitter.
• Compact Sputter Coater
• Ten bench-top fume hoods
• >50 autoclave reactors
• Schlenk glassware with mechanicl pump
• Rotary evaporator