The chair deals with electrical energy storage, mainly with rechargeable batteries. Along with lithium-ion batteries, classical systems such as lead batteries and alkaline cells play an important part. Furthermore, research is conducted into future systems, such as metal-air, redox flow, and high-temperature batteries.The areas of expertise include:- Prototyping of solitary cells (thermal-electrical)- Prototyping of batterie systems- Prototyping of interconnected batteries, including statistical observation- Researching and prototyping the durability of batteries- Battery management through electrical metrology and interfacing for integrational purposes- Thermal battery management- Safety management for large batteries- Developing methods defining battery conditions and charging levels- New charging methods and fast-charging processes- Optimising for industrial strategies to lower costs, long-lasting durability, and high efficiency