The American Battery Research Group (ARBG), comprised of U.S. lead battery manufacturers and suppliers, was created to identify areas of scientific research to further the performance of lead batteries to meet U.S. energy storage goals. It operates under the auspices of Battery Council International.
The American Battery Research Group (ABRG) is a collaborative initiative dedicated to advancing battery performance, sustainability, and domestic manufacturing. Bringing together industry leaders, researchers, and national laboratories, ABRG focuses on scientific studies that enhance battery technology, improve recyclability, and strengthen the U.S. supply chain.
Through partnerships with institutions like Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Toledo, ABRG is exploring new materials, optimizing battery lifecycles, and ensuring that energy storage solutions remain reliable, efficient, and environmentally responsible.
This project, initially launched as a two-year effort, has been extended to four years with plans underway for an additional one-year extension. The project is in cooperation with the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Toledo to examine the molecular structure of lead battery expanders, lignosulfonates, which can dramatically improve battery performance. The project is financially supported by five U.S. lead battery industry manufacturers: Clarios, Crown Battery, East Penn Manufacturing, and EnerSys, with Stryten Energy joining in 2023 (Ecobat has withdrawn).
Work over the next year will focus on using the high-throughput electrochemical test station (specifically designed and developed by ANL for this program) to collect data for the close-loop MEM predictive model, leveraging DFT calculations and machine learning to identify molecular parameters that can enhance MEM performance.
This research will help extend battery lifespan, optimize material recovery, and further enhance the industry’s well-established circular economy. By investing in cutting-edge science, this partnership supports the continued advancement of domestic battery manufacturing and a more sustainable energy future.
Today’s innovative lead batteries are to a cleaner, greener future and provides 50% of the world’s rechargeable power.
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