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What is Solid Electrolyte Interface (SEI) in Lithium-ion Batteries
A critical, yet often overlooked, component of lithium-ion battery functionality is the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI). The SEI plays...

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Jun 21, 20232 min read


Silicon Anodes in Lithium-ion Batteries
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are an integral component of today's technological landscape, powering everything from mobile phones to...

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Jun 18, 20232 min read


Causes and Effects of Battery Degradation: Ishikawa
The Ishikawa diagram, also termed the fishbone or cause-and-effect diagram, offers a comprehensive view of factors influencing a specific...

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Jun 13, 20232 min read


Low Temperature Performance of Lithium-ion batteries
When temperatures drop, the performance of many technological wonders can be impeded, and lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are no...

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Jun 11, 20232 min read


Techniques on SoC Balancing in BMS of Li-ion Batteries
Battery management, particularly the balancing of state of charge (SOC) among various cells or groups, is crucial for optimal...

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Jun 9, 20232 min read


Relation of Depth of Discharge and Battery Life
The Depth of Discharge (DoD) of a battery refers to the percentage of the battery's energy that has been discharged relative to its...

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Jun 5, 20232 min read


Detecting Thermal Runaway in Lithium-ion Batteries
The detection of thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries is vital, particularly in Electric Vehicles and large Energy storage systems. A...

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Jun 3, 20232 min read


Impedance in Lithium-ion Batteries
In the context of batteries, impedance is an important property that affects both the performance and efficiency of the system. The lower...

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Jun 2, 20232 min read


Transport Number in Lithium-ion Batteries
The term 'transport number' denotes a vital parameter defining the efficiency and performance of energy storage devices. The transport...

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May 31, 20232 min read
Digital Twin in Lithium-ion Batteries
The energy storage industry has its own version of a digital twin, a predictive tool that mimics the real-time performance, degradation,...

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May 30, 20232 min read


Cell to Cell Variation in Lithium-ion Batteries
ost basic level, refers to the differences in performance and characteristics between individual cells within the same batch of...

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May 28, 20232 min read


Anisotropy in Lithium-ion Batteries
Anisotropy, from the Greek words meaning "different directions," refers to the property of being directionally dependent. In the context...

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May 26, 20232 min read


Model-based charging of lithium-ion batteries
Model-based charging of lithium-ion batteries offers an innovative approach to optimizing the charging process. It incorporates a...

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May 23, 20232 min read


Circular Economy in Lithium-ion Batteries
The global surge in renewable energy and electric vehicles has been underpinned by a key technology: lithium-ion batteries. Yet, as these...

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May 21, 20232 min read


Multivalent Batteries
Multivalent batteries, also known as multi-ion or multivalent-metal ion batteries, leverage elements with more than one valence electron...

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May 17, 20232 min read


Determining Limits of Fast Charging the Lithium-ion batteries
With the increasing demand for quick charging times in electric vehicles, the feasibility and limits of fast charging are critical....

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May 15, 20232 min read


Lithium-ion Battery Modelling Techniques
To optimize the performance, safety, and lifespan of li-ion batteries, different battery modeling techniques are used. This summary...

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May 13, 20232 min read


Benefits of Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries
Traditionally, lithium and cobalt are extracted from brine and ore, respectively. To obtain one ton of battery-grade lithium, we need to...

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May 9, 20232 min read


Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization (HPPC) Test: Li-ion Batteries
The 'Hybrid Pulse Power Characterization (HPPC) Test' is a test employed in battery performance characterization. It provides data for...

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May 6, 20232 min read


Conversion Type Electrodes in Li-ion batteries
'Intercalation-type electrodes' are the most commonly used electrodes in Li-ion batteries. They function via a process known as...

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May 4, 20232 min read
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