Seminar on Binder Technology for High-Capacity Si-Based Anodes

IR Technical Training Institute will hold a public seminar where participants can learn about binder design concepts to address the significant volume changes during charging and discharging, a key challenge for Si-based anode materials, which are drawing attention for their potential to increase the capacity of lithium-ion batteries.

High-performance batteries, including lithium-ion batteries, face ongoing demands for further capacity increases in addition to basic performance aspects such as lifespan, low cost, and safety. With the capacity improvement of cathode materials approaching their limits, improvements in anode materials are attracting attention as a promising direction for capacity enhancement.

While research and development are progressing in areas such as lithium metal anodes, anofree, and alloy-based anodes, challenges specific to these materials remain for practical application. Among these, Si-based anode materials are expected as candidates for achieving high capacity, but their significant volume change during charging and discharging is considered a challenge.

Seminar Overview

Seminar Name: Binder Technology for High-Capacity Si-Based Anodes

Location

[On-site Attendance] Nihon IR Co., Ltd. Head Office Seminar Room [Live Streaming & Archive Streaming] Online Attendance (Live streaming is an online lecture via Zoom.)

Date and Time:

[Live Streaming] September 1, 2026 (Tue) 13:00-17:00

[Archive Streaming] September 3 - September 17, 2026

Capacity: 16 people for on-site attendance

Participation Fee: 49,500 yen/person (tax included)

Set Participation Discount Available

A set participation discount of 22,000 yen (tax included) off will be applied when simultaneously registering for the seminar "Impact of PFAS Regulations on Battery Materials" held on August 31, 2026, and the seminar "Binder Technology for High-Capacity Si-Based Anodes" held on September 1, 2026.

Lecturer: Takanori Suzuki (President and CEO, Suzuki Material Technology & Consulting Inc.)

Course Details

This seminar will cover the basics of current binders, the characteristics and degradation mechanisms of silicon-based anode materials, the expected roles of binders, and the design of binders for Si-based anodes.

Seminar Program

1. Current Binders

1-1. Binder Basics 1-2. Current Binders

2. Silicon-Based Anode Materials

2-1. Si as an Anode Material 2-2. Degradation System of Silicon-Based Anodes 2-3. Capacity of Batteries Using Silicon-Based Anodes 2-4. Disadvantages of Silicon-Based Anode Materials 2-5. SiO and SiC

3. Binder Fundamentals

3-1. Binder Market 3-2. Expected Roles of Binders 3-3. Cathode Binders, Anode Binders 3-4. Why PVDF, SBR + CMC

4. Binders for Silicon Anodes

4-1. Why Current Binders Do Not Perform Well 4-2. Design of Binders for Silicon-Based Anodes 4-3. Conductive Binders

Target Audience

Individuals involved in the lithium-ion battery industry

Those studying lithium-ion batteries

Those who want to understand anode materials from the basics

Those interested in Si (silicon)-based anode materials

Those who want to learn in detail about binders for Si-based anodes

Those involved in R&D of battery materials, anode materials, and binder materials

*Details of this seminar can be found here:

https://nihon-ir.jp/seminar/high-capacity-si-anode-binder/

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Nihon IR Co., Ltd.

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