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Spodumene: The Bedrock of Lithium-Ion Battery Production
Spodumene is a lithium-reach mineral which is used as a raw material for the production of lithium hydroxide. Lithium hydroxide is a...

Baba Mulani
Nov 16, 20234 min read


Uncovering the Surprising Culprit of Lithium-Ion Self-Discharge
Self-discharge occurs when the lithium-ion battery discharges on its own, even when not in use, leading to a reduction in the battery's...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


ADR Compliance for Lithium Ion Battery Transportation
The widespread use of lithium-ion batteries has led to an increase in the transportation of these batteries, which can pose a risk if not...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Solvation Shell in Li-ion Cells
"Solvation shell" refers to the layer of solvent molecules surrounding an ion or molecule in a solution. This concept is important in...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Lithium Crip
Lithium-ion batteries have become a omnipresent source of power in modern technology, powering everything from cell phones to laptops and...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Pilot Cells in Battery Technology
Pilot cells are the battery cells used to monitor the performance and health of larger battery systems. They are used to provide crucial...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


X-ray imaging of Thermal Runaway in Li-ion Cell
In 'real-time X-ray imaging' experiments, a lithium-ion cell is subjected to an external heat source to trigger thermal runaway. The...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


SAFELiMOVE project: Streamlining Li-ion Supply Chain in EU
SAFELiMOVE project brings together key European players in the battery sector, ranging from industrial materials producers to R&D...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Oven exposure testing in Li-ion cells
'Oven exposure testing' is a common method used to evaluate the thermal performance of lithium-ion cells. This test involves exposing the...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Broadband electrical spectroscopy (BES) for Li-ion Impedance
Broadband electrical spectroscopy (BES) is a powerful technique that can be used to study the behavior of lithium-ion cells in real time....

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Hybrid Electrolytes in Li-ion Batteries
Hybrid electrolytes are a type of electrolyte that combines the properties of both liquid and solid electrolytes. They are a relatively...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Vent valve in Li-ion Battery Cells
One of the essential components of a Li-ion battery cell is the vent valve. The vent valve is a safety device that prevents the buildup...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Potential of 3D Silicon™ Lithium-ion Batteries
3D Silicon™ Lithium-ion batteries are a type of rechargeable battery that use silicon as the anode material instead of the traditional...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read


Potential of Renovated Lithium-Ion Batteries for Sustainable Energy Storage
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used for energy storage, particularly in electric vehicles (EVs). However, as with any battery, the...

Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Electrode Polarization in Lithium-ion Batteries
'Electrode polarization' in lithium-ion batteries is a complex interaction of electrochemical processes and material properties. It...

Baba Mulani
Nov 12, 20232 min read


Ternary Phase Diagram for defining Li-ion Chemistries
The success of lithium-ion batteries heavily depends on the cathode material, which determines the capacity, stability, and safety of the...

Baba Mulani
Nov 7, 20232 min read


How Series and Parallel Cell Arrangements Shape Li-Ion Battery Pack Dynamics?
The configuration of lithium-ion battery packs, particularly the total number of cells connected in series and parallel, has a great...

Baba Mulani
Nov 5, 20233 min read


Lithium Nucleation in Li-ion batteries
Lithium nucleation is a crucial phenomenon in the area of electrochemical systems, particularly within the scope of lithium-ion and...

Baba Mulani
Nov 3, 20232 min read


Module Collectors in Lithium-ion Battery Packs
A lithium-ion battery pack typically comprises many cells arranged in series and/or parallel configurations. The integration of multiple...

Baba Mulani
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Novel Thermal Runaway Degree (TRD) in Li-ion batteries
The essence of the Thermal Runaway (TR) phenomenon lies in an imbalance between heat generation and dissipation within the lithium-ion...

Baba Mulani
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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