From Atoms to Cells: Multiscale Modeling of Batteries

Dear Colleagues,

The lithium-ion battery is a complex system that covers many fields, such as electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and mechanics. It also spans multiple scales, from atoms and molecules at the microscopic scale to particles and electrodes at the mesoscopic scale to cells, modules, and battery packs at the macroscopic scale. Therefore, it is necessary to simulate charateristics of electrodes, structures et al. at different scales, and then couple the established sub-models to obtain a multi-scale multi-physical field coupled battery model.

Through computer numerical simulation technology, the interaction mechanism of each physical field can be comprehensively and systematically captured, as well as the prediction of battery remaining useful life, which is beneficial for the design of battery material, structure, and system. This Special Issue deals with the multi-dimensional and multi-purpose.

This Special Issue is looking for methods that contribute to multi-scale and multi-domain modeling of lithium-ion batteries. Models include, but are not limited to, electrochemical models, thermal models, mechanical models, aging models, while the coupling between the various models is also important.

Dr. Junfu Li
Dr. Xinhua Liu
Dr. Yi Wu
Dr. Kai Zhang
Guest Editors

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