The Role of Analytical Chemistry in Battery Development & Production

As the demand for advanced energy storage solutions grows, the battery industry faces new challenges in materials innovation, manufacturing processes, and quality control. Dragonfly Energy Corp., a leading manufacturer of deep-cycle lithium-ion batteries, is at the forefront of this evolution. 

In collaboration with PerkinElmer, this presentation will explore the critical role of analytical chemistry and thermal analysis in ensuring battery efficiency, safety, and performance. We will discuss key challenges in material selection and manufacturing, introduce innovative production techniques, and highlight analytical approaches that optimize quality and reliability. This session is designed for professionals across the battery manufacturing value chain who seek to enhance their understanding of advanced analytical techniques and their applications in next-generation energy storage solutions.

Attend this webinar and learn:

• How battery manufacturing works from raw materials to finished products
• Measuring impurities in battery components to counter cell failures
• What key technologies and methodologies are used and why 
• About Dry Electrode manufacturing - an innovative patented Lithium-cell solution from Nevada-based manufacturer Dragonfly
• How analytical instruments and lab services support manufacturing efficiency - and the portfolio available from PerkinElmer

Presenter: Emily Litt (Director of R&D, Dragonfly Energy)

Emily leads the Research and Development department at Dragonfly Energy. She holds a B.S. in Material Science and Engineering from the University of Nevada. Her expertise spans electrochemical analysis and materials characterization, with proficiency in techniques such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), galvanostatic charge-discharge testing, and advanced microscopy methods.

Presenter: Kyla Suszynski (Research and Development Scientist II, Dragonfly Energy)

Kyla is an R&D Scientist II at Dragonfly Energy, specializing in solid-state chemistry for next-generation batteries. With experience at Pfizer, she has led research initiatives, optimized material properties, and collaborated across teams. She holds a B.S. in Chemistry and is passionate about advancing sustainable energy solutions.

Presenter: Simone Cailotto PhD (Associate Market Leader for Batteries and Renewable Energies, PerkinElmer)

Simone studied in Venice and obtained his Chemistry PhD on the synthesis of innovative materials and their characterization, followed by a focus on nanomaterials from renewable sources. At PerkinElmer he is involved in the Applied market segment with a particular focus on analytical requirments for renewable energies and batteries.