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The ViPER Laboratory
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Established in January 2014, the ViPER laboratory serves as Purdue University's premier, self-contained center for battery fabrication and testing. Our next-generation materials are developed using the most cutting-edge synthesis techniques, such as ultrasonic, hydrothermal, and solid-state synthesis. Our battery laminates are produced using the most accurate and precise equipment in a carefully-designed fabrication process drawing upon our combined 20+ year experience in the field. Battery cells are constructed within the ultra-pure isolated inert atmosphere of a VAC NEXUS II glovebox. Finally, the electrochemistry of our materials are thoroughly studied in a variety of tests including cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and cycling/rate performance.
Gloveboxes
Vacuum Atmospheres Company Nexus II Glovebox System
Electrochemical Testing
Arbin Instruments 64-Channel Battery Cycler
ESPEC BTZ Environmental Chamber
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Gamry Instruments Reference 600 Electrochemical Workstation
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Neware 8-Channel Battery Cycler
Synthesis Equipment
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Sonics & Materials Inc Ultrasonic Processor
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MTI High Temperature Tube Furnace
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Parr Instruments Hydrothermal Autoclave Systems
Battery Fabrication
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MTI Automatic Film Coater
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MTI Hydraulic Cell Crimper
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IRM Tabletop Rolling Mill
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Sartorius Cubis Analytical Balance
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Mettler-Toledo XS105 Dual Range Analytical Balance
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Sartorius Quintix Precision Balance