Shen J. Dillon¹; ¹University of Illinois

In the past decade or so, novel in situ characterization methods have enabled new understanding of Li ion battery reaction and degradation mechanisms. Many advanced techniques are highly specialized, not transferable across platform, or do not simulate battery cycling conditions sufficiently. This talk will discuss recent efforts to develop new in situ testing platforms and methodologies that can provide multiple types of structural and analytical data and thus provide more wholistic understanding of associated reactions. The talk will discuss ongoing challenges and future opportunities.