From Materials to Systems: Aya Rageh on the Value of Advanced Battery Power

At Advanced Battery Power 2026, Aya Ahmed Aly Rageh from the University of Bristol presented a cradle-to-use life cycle assessment of sodium-ion batteries. Her research examines how factors such as the electricity mix and the regions in which batteries are produced and used can influence their environmental performance.

In her interview, Rageh highlights the conference as a valuable opportunity to present ongoing research, receive expert feedback and gain insights beyond one’s own specialist field. With topics ranging from battery materials and individual cells to packs and large-scale systems, the programme brings together different levels of battery development within one professional forum.

Advanced Battery Power 2027, taking place in Aachen from 7 to 9 April, will continue this interdisciplinary exchange. For researchers and industry experts alike, it offers an opportunity to place specialised results in a broader technological context, discover complementary approaches and establish new professional connections.