As the world moves toward electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and portable electronics, the demand for faster, safer, and longer-lasting batteries continues to grow.

While materials like lithium, cobalt, and graphite often dominate the conversation, researchers and engineers are turning their attention to niobium—a versatile metal with unique properties that may help overcome some of the biggest challenges in battery technology.

In this episode, we'll examine what niobium is, why it has attracted interest from scientists and battery manufacturers, and how it can improve charging speed, battery lifespan, and overall performance. We'll also discuss current developments, real-world applications, and the challenges that must be addressed before niobium-based battery technologies become widely adopted.

Speaker Notes:

Anna Wise | Head of Strategy | Nyobolt

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamwise/

Host

Ken Davies | Managing Director | GSE Media Ltd

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendavies/

ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

Nyobolt

http://www.nyobolt.com

Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe | FIRA de Barcelona | September 2026

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ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

EU Battery Passport Conference | Grand Palais, Lille, France | Budapest

https://www.eubatterypassportconference.com/

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ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

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A key part of the EU's strategy in the battery sector is the introduction of the EU Battery Passport.

Successful implementation will rely on the development of a Digital Product Passport and the ability to access legacy data systems to populate the passport system with the information required.

How this will work is a fascinating topic and in this episode I am joined by Ricky Thiermann of Spherity to discuss practical solutions for the implementation of digital product passports and how they can be integrated into business operations

Speaker Notes:

Ricky Thiermann | Head of Product Management | Spherity

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-thiermann-96004911b/

Host

Ken Davies | Managing Director | GSE Media Ltd

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendavies/

ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

Spherity

https://www.linkedin.com/company/spherity/

https://www.spherity.com/

Spherity’s Digital Product Passport solution, VERA

https://www.spherity.com/digital-product-passport

What is a Digital Product Passport? A complete guide for 2025

https://www.spherity.com/post/what-is-a-digital-product-passport-a-complete-guide-for-2025

Battery Product Passport Solution by Spherity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5wVxY6BIuw

Digital Product Passports: Empowering Regulated Industries & New Business Models

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWdwJGQGxIQ

Battery & Energy Storage Tech Europe | FIRA de Barcelona | September 2026

https://batterytechexpoeurope.com/

For more details, please contact:

ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

EU Battery Passport Conference | Grand Palais, Lille, France | February 2026

https://www.eubatterypassportconference.com/

For more details, please contact:

ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

Advertising and Sponsorship

For companies looking to reach a global audience of battery professionals, the Battery Technology Podcast is the perfect place to promote your products and services in a thought-provoking way.

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How AI is revolutionising the search and design of new battery material candidates is right at the cutting edge of material discovery for battery technology. The array of potential materials is huge, so how can AI help us navigate that and prioritise targets.

In this episode I am joined by Qichao Hu and Daniel Hannah of SES AI to explore how SES AI are developing advanced AI systems to explore the material universe that are yielding real results in the quest for the next generation of battery materials.

Speaker Notes:

Qichao Hu | CEO | SES AI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/qichao-hu-solidenergy/

Daniel Hannah | Associate Director | SES AI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielchannah/

SES AI

https://www.ses.ai/

The Molecular Universe website: molecular-universe.com/about

Demonstration of Molecular Universe: Live demo | Molecular Universe (MU-1): Building an End-to-End Workflow

Host

Ken Davies | Managing Director | GSE Media Ltd

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendavies/

ken.davies@gsemedialtd.com

Sponsorship

The Battery Technology Podcast is sponsored by Battery Tech Europe | FIRA de Barcelona | September 2026 | Showcasing European based innovation in battery technology and systems across energy storage and next generation battery storage applications.

We’re showcasing European battery technology development in applications where the next 10 years of battery technology growth will be found, particularly in BESS and emerging battery applications.

Barcelona is a vibrant location providing access to the high growth Southern European markets undergoing rapid investment and government support in reliable energy infrastructure across many applications from data centers to grid infrastructure.

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