In-Line Quality Control of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes through Terahertz Scanning
Summary
SCH Number
2022060442
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
In-Line Quality Control of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes through Terahertz Scanning
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/21/2022
Document Description
LookIn, Inc. proposes a transformative solution for a currently unmet need in lithium-ion battery manufacturing: a high-throughput terahertz scanner for in-line quality control of lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrodes, which improves manufacturing capability to deliver high power batteries with better shelf life, increased safety, lower cost, and decreased production lead-time. This project will fund the development and assembly of a field prototype of an in-line quality control instrument that detects defects and non-uniformities in lithium-ion battery electrodes during manufacturing at an existing laboratory in Los Angeles. The prototype will be installed in two existing manufacturing facilities located at the University of California, Irvine and at LG Energy Solutions, Ochang, South Korea, for validation studies and testing.
Contact Information
Name
Molly Mahoney
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Commission Agreement Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Laguna Hills, Los Angeles
Counties
Los Angeles, Orange
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Westwood Plaza and Charles E Young Dr
Zip
90066
Other Location Info
23961 Calle de la Magdalena, Laguna Hills, CA
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Projects that consist of the operation, repair, maintenance, and minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities and mechanical equipment, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use are categorically exempt from CEQA under CCR section 15301. The project involves development of a field prototype of an in-line quality control instrument that detects defects and non-uniformities in lithium-ion battery electrodes during manufacturing will occur at an existing laboratory. The prototype will be installed in two existing manufacturing facilities for validation studies and testing. There are no planned modifications to the facilities and the project involves no expansion of existing or former use at the sites. There will be no excessive generation of noise or odors anticipated and no hazardous waste involved.
This project does not involve any cumulative impacts of successive projects of the same type in the same place that might be considered significant; does not involve unusual circumstances that might have a significant effect on the environment; will not result in damage to scenic resources within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway; the project site is not included on any list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5; and the project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Therefore, none of the exceptions to categorical exemptions listed in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to this project and this project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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