The Battery Research and Innovation Hub is a unique, world class, purpose-built, research and innovation centre for battery design and development, encompassing research, pilot-scale manufacturing and the commercialisation of energy storage technologies.
Specialising in advanced battery design, fabrication and testing, the facility includes a pilot production line to manufacture advanced batteries and battery components, complementing pouch cell prototyping, a cell and pack testing lab, and advanced cell diagnostics, materials characterisation and failure analysis. Research to advance existing technologies such as lithium-ion but also focus on sustainable alternatives such as sodium batteries.
The facility will also provide post-secondary education and training opportunities in battery production and process engineering and will be included in Deakin's school and community outreach programs.