Raman spectroscopy is an ideal tool for characterising lithium-ion batteries, both for research and development. Renishaw’s inVia confocal Raman microscope is perfect for studies ranging from fundamental work on the materials involved, through to final product quality control and failure analysis. Renishaw’s Raman spectroscopy instruments are available as confocal Raman microscopes, portable analysers or bench-top systems and can be combined with other analytical systems. Various software modules offer reliable analyses for every field of application.