> Battery
ABR's contribution to battery research and development includes basic and applied research. In the area of basic research, ABR has worked on understanding acid stratification and reversible processes in lead-acid batteries. The focus is always on an application-oriented understanding of the processes and relationships in the respective energy storage system. In the case of lithium battery systems, these include the relationships regarding aging and safety features. Other battery systems, such as NiMH and NiNaCl2, etc., are examined by ABR for their properties and basic functionalities in use in various applications. The aim of R&D on batteries is always to gain a better understanding of the respective technology in order to improve its application in practice.
> Electronics
Electrochemical energy storage systems are increasingly being linked to electronics, both in mobile applications and in stationary storage systems. ABR understands these connections and the coexistence of the two technical areas involved, electrochemistry and electrical engineering, and works on the overarching interfaces in its research activities. The results of this include electronic developments close to storage systems, for batteries and battery components in vehicles and stationary storage systems.
> Processes
Process research at ABR is a combination of fundamental research and its application for practical applications. The existing, deep understanding of the properties of different storage systems, combined with knowledge of practical requirements, regularly leads to the development of new and innovative processes.
> Patents
ABR tries to protect new findings through patent law. In this way, property rights in the basic area of lead-acid batteries, associated measurement methods and application routines derived from them have been registered and granted internationally. Further property rights for special processes for determining battery status, as well as for improving the charge and health status of different battery technologies are also part of ABR's IPR.
> Publications
The results of ABR's research and development activities are published at regular intervals, either as our own articles and conference contributions, or in cooperation with development partners.