2024 December - 47 articles
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) have been recognized as promising energy storage devices for the future due to their high energy densities and much-improved safety compared with conventional lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), whose shortcomings are widely tr...
A uniformly coating transition metal oxide solution (TS-M) was developed to simultaneously remove residual Li compounds (RLCs) and stabilize the surface of NCM811 material. XRD analysis revealed that the synthesized cathode samples (TS-M, where M = T...
While lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have pushed the progression of electric vehicles (EVs) as a viable commercial option, they introduce their own set of issues regarding sustainable development. This paper investigates how using end-of-life LIBs in s...
Electric vehicle (EV) battery technology is at the forefront of the shift towards sustainable transportation. However, maximising the environmental and economic benefits of electric vehicles depends on advances in battery life cycle management. This...
Tongchao Liu was not included as an author in the original publication [...]
Lithium manganese oxide (LiMn2O4) is an effective cathode material for high-capacity lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Therefore, to optimize battery efficiency, it is essential to understand how sputtering deposition conditions affect the quality and...
Improving the low-temperature performance of lithium-ion batteries is critical for their widespread adoption in cold environments. In this study, we designed a novel LHCE featuring a solvent polarity gradient, designed to maximize both room- and low-...
The development of high energy and power density sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) has attracted increasing interest in the last two decades due to the abundance and cost-effectiveness of sodium resources. Herein, this study developed a self-templating syn...
LiCoO2 (LCO) is a crucial active material for positive electrodes of commercial lithium-ion batteries. It is typically present in the form of micrometer-sized LCO particles, which are surrounded by binders and conductive agents with a thickness of te...
The aging of lithium-ion cells critically affects their lifetime, safety, and performance, particularly due to electrode and electrolyte degradation. This study introduced a novel combined-measurement cell-integrating operando dilatometry and operand...
The electrode tabs of pouch cells are rigidly joined to the bus bar in a battery module to achieve an electric connection. The effect of abusive mechanical loads arising from crash-related deformation or the possible movement of battery cells caused...
Gas emissions from lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been analysed in a large number of experimental studies over the last decade, including investigations of their dependence on the state of charge, cathode chemistry, cell capacity, and many more fa...
With the rapid global growth in demand for renewable energy, the traditional energy structure is accelerating its transition to low-carbon, clean energy. Lithium-ion batteries, due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and high efficiency, h...
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Battery recycling has become increasingly crucial in mitigating environmental pollution and conserving valuable resources. As demand for battery-powered devices rises across industries like automotive, electronics, and renewable energy, efficient rec...
With the global rise in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is expected to grow. LIBs present a significant challenge for state estimations due to their complex non-linear electro...
Supercapacitors are a kind of energy storage device that lie between traditional capacitors and batteries, characterized by high power density, long cycle life, and rapid charging and discharging capabilities. The energy storage mechanism of supercap...
The increasing demand for reliable and safe Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries requires more accurate estimation of state of health (SOH) and remaining useful life (RUL) prediction. However, the inherent complexity and non-linear dynamics of Li-ion batte...
The fast-growing area of battery technology requires the availability of highly stable, energy-efficient batteries for everyday applications. This, in turn, calls for research into new battery materials, especially with regard to a battery’s ma...
Lithium-ion batteries play a vital role in modern energy storage systems, being widely utilized in devices such as mobile phones, electric vehicles, and stationary energy units. One of the critical challenges with their use is the thermal runaway (TR...
Lithium-ion batteries are critical components of various advanced devices, including electric vehicles, drones, and medical equipment. However, their performance degrades over time, and unexpected failures or discharges can lead to abrupt operational...
Accurate assessment of battery State of Health (SOH) is crucial for the safe and efficient operation of electric vehicles (EVs), which play a significant role in reducing reliance on non-renewable energy sources. This study introduces a novel SOH est...
This article presents the results of the Febal project, where the aim was to parametrize a stress-factor-based ageing model for Lithium-ion batteries using operation data of an electric fleet. Contrary to state-of-the-art methods, this approach does...
Energy storage technologies have experienced significant advancements in recent decades, driven by the growing demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions. The limitations associated with lithium’s supply chain, cost, and safety conce...
Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are gaining much attention because they offer a much higher theoretical energy density compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, the cycling performance of LSBs with high sulfur mass loading is poor...
Due to its high thermal stability, environmental friendliness, and safety, lithium phosphate (Li3PO4) is used as a solid electrolyte in battery applications, but it is usually used with dopants due to its lower ionic conductivity, which is required f...
Epoxy resin (EP) is an indispensable packaging material for batteries. Excellent thermal and flame-retardant properties of EP can ensure the safety performance of batteries. To solve the low-efficiency flame retardant of EP, nickel phenyl phosphate (...
This study introduces a novel method for optimising the size and control strategy of grid-connected, utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems with battery storage aimed at energy arbitrage and frequency containment reserve (FCR) services. By applying...
As environmental regulations become stricter, the advantages of pure electric vehicles over fuel vehicles are becoming more and more significant. Due to the uncertainty of the actual operating conditions of the vehicle, accurate estimation of the sta...
To analyze the safety behavior of electric vehicles, mechanical simulation models of their battery cells are essential. To ensure computational efficiency, the heterogeneous cell structure is represented by homogenized material models. The required p...
Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries have emerged as one of the most promising energy storage solutions due to their high safety, long cycle life, and environmental friendliness. In recent years, significant progress has been made in enhancing the...
When the concentration of a gas is below its lower flammable limit and the content of a liquid is below its minimum explosible concentration, their combined fuel mixture can be ignitable. The flammability characteristics and inhibition strategies for...
This paper reviews recent advancements in predicting the temperature of lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. As environmental and energy concerns grow, the development of new energy vehicles, particularly electric vehicles, has become a signif...
This study presents a novel application-oriented approach to the mechanical characterization and subsequent modeling of porous electrodes and separators in lithium-ion cells to gain a better understanding of their real mechanical operating behavior....
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have emerged as highly promising options for large-scale energy storage systems due to their cost-effectiveness, substantial energy capacity, and improved safety features. However, the Zn anode faces challenges such...
High-frequency ripple current excitation reduces the lithium precipitation risk of batteries during self-heating at low temperatures. To study the heat generation behavior of batteries under high-frequency ripple current excitation, this paper establ...
Stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS) have been developed for a variety of uses, facilitating the integration of renewables and the energy transition. Over the last decade, the installed base of BESSs has grown considerably, following an i...
Beyond portable mobile devices, lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in electric vehicle operations and stationary grid power generation. However, the aging of lithium-ion batteries, often accelerated by extreme temperatures and load current inf...
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are increasingly being acknowledged as a promising candidate to safely power large-scale energy storage systems and portable devices. However, the development of effective separator materials remains a significant c...
The market for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries is projected to grow in the near future. However, recycling methods targeting LFP batteries, especially production scraps, are still underdeveloped. This study investigated the extraction of iron...
To guarantee the secure and effective long-term functionality of lithium-ion batteries, vital functions, including lifespan estimation, condition assessment, and fault identification within battery management systems, are necessary. Battery impedance...
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are pivotal in a wide range of applications, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and stationary energy storage systems. The broader adoption of LIBs hinges on advancements in their safety, cost-effectivenes...
Flexible electrodes are highly desirable for next-generation wearable lithium-ion batteries. To achieve high-capacity flexible electrode materials, SnO2 with high theoretical capacity has been introduced into electrodes and shows promising capacity....
This paper addresses the team orienteering problem (TOP) with vehicles equipped with electric batteries under dynamic travel conditions influenced by weather and traffic, which impact travel times between nodes and hence might have a critical effect...
Lithium plating may occur during charging, especially at high rates or overcharging conditions for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which would cause battery capacity degradation and even trigger thermal runaway. Thus, it is essential to detect lithium...
Operation above acceptable limits in terms of current, voltage, and temperature can lead to lithium batteries overheating, increasing the risk of thermal runaway, which can also degrade battery materials more quickly, reducing overall lifespan. Estim...
Lithium and sodium plating are inevitable when using negative electrodes with an electrochemical potential close to one of the charge carriers. Typical testing and modeling assume that plating occurs at 0 V when measured against the charge carrier. W...
