Diffusion stress in the anode of an automotive lithium-ion battery could cause volume changes, particle rupture, and detachment of the electrode, which may lead to the failure of anode materials. In order to investigate the mechanism of diffusion str...
Operando mechanical behavior of lithium-ion batteries under aggressive conditions remains insufficiently quantified, especially under combined high-rate and deep-discharge operation. This study investigated strain evolution in a commercial 18650 NMC...
Silicon–carbon (Si–C) composite anodes are a promising pathway to enhance the energy density of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), yet the substantial volume changes of silicon during (de)lithiation cause mechanical degradation, capacity fadin...
Laser–electrochemical hybrid machining (LECM) is promising in the processing of thin-wall parts, which avoids problems such as the weak stiffness of structures and thermal defects. However, while most studies focus on precision machining via LE...
All-solid-state Li-ion batteries (ASSBs) promise higher safety and energy density than conventional liquid electrolyte-based Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Silicon (Si) is considered one of the most promising anode materials due to its high specific capaci...
Real-time monitoring of the mechanical behavior of cathode materials during the electrochemical cycle can help obtain an in-depth understanding of the working mechanism of lithium-ion batteries. The LiMn2O4 composite electrode is employed as the work...
In order to improve the response speed and output force of the camera focusing mechanism, the authors proposed a novelty micro focusing mechanism based on piezoelectric driving, which has the characteristics of rapid response, high precision position...
Energy-relevant small molecule activations and related processes are often multi-electron in nature. Ferrocene is iconic for its well-behaved one-electron chemistry, and it is often used to impart redox activity to self-assembled architectures. When...
Since the Young’s modulus of the separator is weaker than that of the other materials inside a lithium-ion battery, local deformation may cause blockage or rupture of the separator, resulting in internal short-circuit or other disasters. This s...
The performance and durability of lithium metal solid-state batteries are governed by the dynamic evolution of the lithium/solid-electrolyte (Li/SSE) interface, where electrochemical reactions, mass transport, and mechanical constraints are intrinsic...
Current studies on the mechanical abuse of lithium-ion batteries usually focus on the mechanical damage process of batteries inside a jelly roll. In contrast, this paper investigates the internal short circuits inside batteries. Experimental results...
The mechanical stability of aqueous binder and conductive composites (BCC) is the basis of the long-term service of composite electrodes in advanced secondary batteries. To evaluate the stress evolution of BCC in composite electrodes during electroch...
Carbon-coated silicon nanotube (SiNT@CNT) anodes show tremendous potential in high-performance lithium ion batteries (LIBs). Unfortunately, to realize the commercial application, it is still required to further optimize the structural design for bett...
Silicon oxide/graphite (SiOx/Gr) anodes are promising candidates for high energy-density lithium-ion batteries. However, their complex multiphysics degradation mechanisms pose challenges for accurately interpreting and predicting capacity fade behavi...
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in electric vehicle battery packs are assembled under mechanical constraints that exert compression force during operation. During operation, battery cells undergo volumetric changes that cause thickness variations, known...
This work provides an overview of the mechanics of lithium-ion batteries, both from the aging and diagnostics perspective. Battery diagnostics based on mechanical measurements exploit the strong correlation between electrode lithiation and its deform...
In lithium-ion batteries, the fracture of active particles that are under stress is a key cause of battery aging, which leads to a reduction in active materials, an increase in internal resistance, and a decay in battery capacity. A coupled electroch...
Mechanical stability of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is crucial to mitigate the capacity fade of lithium–ion batteries because the rupture of the SEI layer results in further consumption of lithium ions in newly generated SEI layers....
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a highly toxic gas, is mainly sourced from petroleum refining, natural gas purification, and coal chemical processes. It poses significant risks to human health, causes environmental pollution, and accelerates equipment corros...
At the nanoscale, metals exhibit special electrochemical and optical properties, which play an important role in nanobiosensing. In particular, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) based on precious metal nanoparticles, as a kind of tag-free biosensor tec...
Casing is one of the most important components of an aircraft engine. However, due to its thin wall thickness and difficult-to-cut materials, it is difficult to process with a conventional mechanical method. Counter-rotating electrochemical machining...
Two-dimensional (2D) heterostructures offer tunable electronic structures and synergistic interactions that enhance electrocatalytic activity beyond the limits of single-component materials. However, the same atomically thin interfaces that enable hi...
Lithium batteries have emerged as the mainstream technology in the current energy storage field due to their advantages, such as high energy density and long cycle life. However, from a multi-physics coupling perspective, research remains relatively...
This paper reports an extended Nernst–Planck computational model that couples charged-defect transport and stress in tubular electrochemical cell with a ceramic proton-conducting membrane. The model is particularly concerned with coupled chemo-mechan...
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are emerging as attractive electrochemical energy-storage systems owing to the natural abundance and low cost of sodium resources. However, their structural integrity and electrochemical stability under mechanical abuse re...
The mechano-electrochemical coupling behavior of Q420NS steel containing pits in the South China Sea environment was investigated. A three-dimensional numerical model incorporating elastoplastic deformation and corrosion kinetics was developed using...
A hyphenated electrochemical technique consists of the combination of the coupling of an electrochemical technique with a non-electrochemical technique, such as spectroscopical and optical techniques, electrogravimetric techniques, and electromechani...
Understanding the electrochemical and mechanical degradations inside the electrodes of lithium-ion battery is crucial for the design of robust electrodes. A typical lithium-ion battery electrode consists of active particles enclosed with conductive b...
The vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) has been regarded as one of the best potential stationary electrochemical storage systems for its design flexibility, long cycle life, high efficiency, and high safety; it is usually utilized to resolve the fluc...
The urgent need for efficient energy storage devices (supercapacitors and batteries) has attracted ample interest from scientists and researchers in developing materials with excellent electrochemical properties. Electrode material based on carbon, t...
Reinforced concrete (RC) buildings in coastal seismic regions are exposed to coupled deterioration processes driven by chloride-induced corrosion and earthquake loading. This interaction is particularly critical along the Mexican Pacific coast, where...
Polymer-engineered MXene composites have emerged as a versatile materials platform for electrochemical energy storage, offering a means to address key limitations associated with ion transport, structural instability, and interfacial reactivity. This...
Galvanic corrosion is an electrochemical phenomenon that arises due to the coupling of two different metals in an electrolytic environment, resulting in the deterioration of the less noble metal at an accelerated rate. This phenomenon poses a signifi...
To address the issue of thermal runaway in ternary lithium-ion batteries under overcharging conditions, this paper establishes a multi-physics simulation model based on electrochemical–thermal coupling theory to systematically investigate the t...
Shield tunnels are the primary structural form of subway tunnels. Under the influence of sulfate ions and stray currents, the internal bars in shield tunnels will corrode rapidly, affecting the safe operation of the subway. In this paper, a numerical...
Electrochemical energy storage is becoming essential for portable electronics, electrified transportation, integration of intermittent renewable energy into grids, and many other energy or power applications. The electrode materials and their structu...
Vanadium redox flow batteries (VRBs) have gained widespread adoption for large-scale energy storage applications, owing to their modular design and long operational lifespan. However, pump faults can severely disrupt electrolyte circulation, resultin...
The new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is expanding globally, yet safety accidents induced by collisions have become a major challenge to its high-quality development. In addition, the risks associated with battery state variations from fast-charging...
Non-uniform corrosion cracking in reinforced concrete buildings constitutes a fundamental difficulty resulting in durability failure. This work develops a microscopic-scale multi-species electrochemical phase field model to tackle this issue. The mod...
Leaching is a central unit operation in the hydrometallurgical processing of minerals, which often occurs by means of electrochemical reactions. Application of mixed potential theory to explain the kinetics of oxidative and reductive leaching process...
Gas well deliquification is a key technology for mitigating liquid loading and restoring or enhancing production capacity in ultra-deep, high-temperature, and high-pressure gas wells. The abnormal corrosion behavior observed in the gas lift tubing of...
The mechanical pressure that arises from the external structure of the automotive lithium battery module and its fixed devices can give rise to the concentration and damage of the internal stress inside the battery and increase the risks of battery d...
Lithium-ion battery heat generation characteristics during aging are crucial for the creation of thermal management solutions. The heat generation characteristics of 21700 (NCA) cylindrical lithium-ion batteries during aging were investigated using t...
Electrochemical stress induced by the charging/discharging of electrode materials strongly affects the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by regulating mechanical failures. Electrochemical stress is caused by a change in the local volume of the...
The present study used isometric tension recording to investigate the vasorelaxant effect of limonene (LM), carveol (CV), and perillyl alcohol (POH) on contractility parameters of the rat aorta, focusing in particular on the structure-activity relati...
This short review provides the current state-of-the-art of in situ coupling of ultrasound to chemical deposition methods. A synergetic action of the ultrasound and light radiation or electrical fields may result in new powerful methodologies, and the...
Ion flux through membrane channels is passively driven by the electrochemical potential differences across the cell membrane. Nonequilibrium thermodynamics has been successful in explaining transport mechanisms, including the ion transport phenomenon...
This study investigates the electrostatic and electrochemical behavior of polyaniline (PANI) and its composite with amine-functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes (PANI/MWCNT–NH2) to elucidate the mechanisms governing ammonia (NH3) sensing....
Mn5(H2O)4(PO3OH)2(PO4)2 with an open 3D network was prepared and studied as electrode material for electrochemical capacitors. The material exhibits a tunnel structure along the c axis, characterized by a hydrogen bond network formed by water molecul...
Cylindrical LiFePO4 batteries are increasingly used in 3C consumer electronics, including computers, communication devices, and consumer electronic products, owing to their favorable safety characteristics, structural robustness, and stable electroch...
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