Electrode Adhesion Prediction Using NIR Spectra in Battery Coating

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for measuring adhesive force of electrodes are destructive, leading to material loss and inability to monitor adhesive force in real time during the production process.

Innovation Solution

A non-destructive method using near-infrared spectrum and machine learning to predict adhesive force by training a prediction model with differential means of wave number sections, allowing real-time monitoring of adhesive force changes during electrode production.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If a destructive test method is used to measure adhesive force, then measurement precision is improved, but productivity deteriorates due to material loss and repeated operations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive force measurement accuracyVSAvoidproduction efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical destructive testing system with an optical spectroscopy system. Near-infrared spectroscopy measures adhesive force by detecting molecular vibrations and chemical bond characteristics, eliminating the need for physical peeling and material destruction while maintaining measurement capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a predictive model that copies the relationship between near-infrared spectral characteristics and adhesive force values. This model allows indirect measurement of adhesive force through spectral analysis, avoiding direct mechanical testing and enabling non-destructive evaluation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

2Measurement precision

If a destructive test method is used to measure adhesive force, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of substance worsens due to electrode material loss

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive force measurement accuracyVSAvoidelectrode material loss
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical destructive testing system with an optical spectroscopy system. Near-infrared spectroscopy measures adhesive force by detecting molecular vibrations and chemical bond characteristics, eliminating the need for physical peeling and material destruction while maintaining measurement capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a predictive model that copies the relationship between near-infrared spectral characteristics and adhesive force values. This model allows indirect measurement of adhesive force through spectral analysis, avoiding direct mechanical testing and enabling non-destructive evaluation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Measurement precision

If a destructive test method is used to measure adhesive force, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time worsens due to lengthy peeling process

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive force measurement accuracyVSAvoidmeasurement time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical destructive testing system with an optical spectroscopy system. Near-infrared spectroscopy measures adhesive force by detecting molecular vibrations and chemical bond characteristics, eliminating the need for physical peeling and material destruction while maintaining measurement capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent performs preliminary action by measuring the near-infrared spectrum of the electrode during or immediately after the coating process, before the electrode completes the entire manufacturing process. This allows early detection of adhesive force characteristics and real-time process monitoring

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Productivity

If near-infrared spectrum analysis is used to predict adhesive force, then productivity is improved through real-time monitoring, but measurement precision may deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereal-time monitoring capabilityVSAvoidadhesive force prediction accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback by continuously measuring near-infrared spectra during the coating process and using the predictive model to provide real-time adhesive force information. This feedback loop enables process optimization and quality control while maintaining measurement accuracy through iterative model refinement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by performing primary differentiation on the near-infrared spectrum to extract differential mean values of specific wave number sections. This mathematical transformation enhances the correlation between spectral features and adhesive force, improving prediction accuracy while maintaining real-time monitoring capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables accurate prediction of adhesive force in a non-destructive manner, facilitating real-time monitoring and quality determination of electrodes during production, with a prediction accuracy of 98%.

Implementation Method 1

a near-infrared spectrometer that measures a near-infrared spectrum of the electrode

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNear-infrared spectroscopy: Absorption Spectroscopy

Data Source

PatentEP4707778A1Training device and method for predicting adhesion to electrode, electrode monitoring device and electrode manufacturing method using prediction model trained using same, and lithium secondary battery manufactured thereby
Publication Date: 2026.03.11 LG ENERGY SOLUTION LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a learning apparatus and method for predicting adhesive force to an electrode, an electrode monitoring device and an electrode manufacturing method using a prediction model trained by using the same, and a lithium secondary battery manufactured by the same. The learning apparatus for predicting adhesive force to an electrode includes: a memory in which a near-infrared spectrum for an electrode and a measurement value of adhesive force of the electrode; a prediction model for predicting the adhesive force of the electrode by receiving a differential mean of a plurality of wave number sections including a characteristic for the adhesive force of the electrode in the near-infrared spectrum; and a processor for receiving the near-infrared spectrum, performing primary differentiation on the near-infrared spectrum, extracting the plurality of wave number sections from the primarily differentiated near-infrared spectrum, calculating the differential mean of the plurality of wave number sections, and transmitting the calculated differential mean to the prediction model, in which the processor receives a predicted value for the adhesive force of the electrode and trains the prediction model so that the predicted value is close to the measurement value.