The 16th International Conference on Advanced Lithium Batteries for Automotive Applications (ABAA-16) was held in Padova, Italy, from November 3rd to 5th, 2025, at the Padova Congress Center. ABAA aims to accelerate scientific progress, foster international collaboration, and strengthen the dialogue between academia, industry, and policymakers to address key challenges in energy storage for transportation.

The conference brought together world-renowned scientists, leading automotive manufacturers, and major players from the battery industry to discuss cutting-edge topics, including next-generation materials, safety and degradation mechanisms, and emerging battery chemistries beyond lithium-ion.

Within this framework, Giorgia Nicosia, from the Politecnico di Milano – Department of Energy, presented a poster focusing on lithium-ion battery degradation in automotive applications, investigating cell diagnostics for cylindrical cells combined with ex-situ material analysis. The study highlighted significant degradation at the negative electrode, including the formation of a passivation layer that strongly impacts battery performance.

This research directly supports the objectives of AutoMat, which aims to develop advanced tools and methodologies for battery diagnostics, modeling, and lifetime prediction, contributing to safer, more reliable, and sustainable battery systems.