Dr. Aamir Iqbal Waidha

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Dr. Aamir Iqbal Waidha

Principal Battery Scientist, theion GmbH

Dr. Aamir Iqbal Waidha, received a PhD in materials for energy applications from the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany. Following a year of postdoctoral research at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, where he specialized in recycling of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, he joined Theion GmbH. Joining as a Senior Battery Scientist in October 2022, he currently holds the position of Principal Battery Scientist.

Dr. Waidha has received several awards for his research and authored more than 20 peer-reviewed papers. In addition, he has also filed several patents related to lithium-sulfur batteries.

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Beyond Lithium-Ion Batteries — A Holistic View of the 5th Generation Lithium-Ion-based Technology

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Monday, September 29

02:30 pm - 03:00 pm

Live in Berlin

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This session will delve into a groundbreaking innovation in battery technology – the crystal sulfur battery. As one of the scientists behind this development, Dr. Aamir Waidha will elucidate the technology behind this advancement, which promises to revolutionize energy storage, particularly in automotive applications. At its core, the crystal sulfur battery represents a fundamental approach to both sulfur and lithium metal, transcending the constraints of current lithium-ion technology. In this presentation, we will illustrate how using sulfur as an industrial byproduct not only drives down material costs but also reduces environmental impact significantly.

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Revolutionary energy storage solution leveraging sulfur and lithium metal
Energy-efficient production and recyclability drive down costs and environmental impact
Innovative chemistry ensures non-flammability, mitigating thermal runaway risks

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Company

theion GmbH

https://www.theion.de/

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Theion GmbH is entering the mobile battery market with a unique solution for the biggest energy storage problems of the world. Theion designs and produces Crystal Batteries for applications from aerospace, portable devices, and wearables, to vehicles on land, sea and in the air. By using sulfur in its crystal form, an abundantly available material, without harmful mining and at 99% lower cost than state-of-the-art cathode materials, Theion’s cells are targeting to triple the energy density, extending usage time and range by factor three. Besides bringing the cycle life of the cells to standard levels, Theion’s proprietary sustainable production processes require 90% less energy to produce, at one-third of space and CapEx than current giga factories, while delivering comparable output.

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