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Liquid Crystalline Electrolytes in Li-ion Batteries
Liquid Crystalline Electrolytes are a unique class of materials that exhibit both liquid-like and solid-like properties. They are...

Baba Mulani
Feb 17, 20232 min read


'Stratification' in Lithium-ion Batteries
A phenomenon called "stratification" is one of the many challenges that impact the efficiency, life cycle, and safety of Lithium-ion...

Baba Mulani
Feb 16, 20232 min read


Pulse Preheating for Cold-Weather Performance of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Pulse preheating has been introduced as a method to improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries in cold ambient temperatures. Pulse...

Baba Mulani
Feb 12, 20232 min read


Doped Graphene in Lithium-Ion Batteries: Enhancing Performance
Graphene, a two-dimensional material composed of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, has attracted tremendous...

Baba Mulani
Feb 7, 20232 min read


Charge Transport in Lithium-Ion Batteries
In lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), charge transport is a crucial process that determines the overall performance and efficiency of the...

Baba Mulani
Feb 6, 20232 min read


Raman Microspectrometry in Lithium-ion Batteries
"Raman microspectrometry" is a vibrational spectroscopy technique that involves illuminating a sample with a monochromatic light source,...

Baba Mulani
Feb 5, 20232 min read


Mossy Lithium: Challenges and Strategies for Lithium-Ion Batteries
"Mossy lithium" is a phenomenon that occurs in lithium-ion batteries during charging, particularly at high current rates or low...

Baba Mulani
Feb 4, 20232 min read


Accelerated Life Testing: Li-ion Battery Reliability & Performance
To ensure the reliability and longevity of batteries, Accelerated Life Testing (ALT) has emerged as a critical tool for battery...

Baba Mulani
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Thermoelectric Cooling in Lithium-ion Batteries
Thermoelectric cooling, a solid-state cooling method that offers precise temperature control and superior efficiency, can be an option...

Baba Mulani
Jan 31, 20232 min read


Pseudocapacitive Materials use in Lithium-ion Batteries
The use of 'pseudocapacitive materials' is the latest advancement in battery technology. What are pseudocapacitive materials? Simply put,...

Baba Mulani
Jan 28, 20232 min read


Potentiostatic Cycling in Lithium-ion Batteries
'Potentiostatic cycling' has become a vital technique in the evaluation & optimization of lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells. ✔️What is...

Baba Mulani
Jan 24, 20232 min read


Quasi-Solid-State Electrolytes in Lithium-ion Batteries
'Quasi-solid-state electrolytes' are a class of materials that bridge the gap between solid-state and liquid electrolytes. They typically...

Baba Mulani
Jan 23, 20232 min read


Physico-Chemical Models in Lithium-ion Battery Degradation
"Physico-chemical models in battery degradation modeling" are mathematical representations of the underlying physical and chemical...

Baba Mulani
Jan 18, 20232 min read


Potential of Pre-Lithiation in Lithium-ion Batteries
Pre-lithiation is a process that involves the addition of extra lithium to a cell during the initial assembly, prior to the first...

Baba Mulani
Jan 16, 20232 min read


Binder-Free Electrodes in Lithium-ion Batteries
"Binder-free electrodes" are a novel approach to overcoming the limitations posed by traditional binders. By eliminating the binder,...

Baba Mulani
Jan 15, 20232 min read


Solid-Ceramic Electrolytes in Lithium-ion Batteries
"Solid-ceramic electrolytes" are inorganic materials that facilitate the movement of lithium ions between the cathode and anode in...

Baba Mulani
Jan 13, 20232 min read


Cell Cooling Coefficient: A Universal Benchmark for Battery Cell Thermal Performance
The researchers at Imperial College London have defined a unique parameter called "Cell Cooling Coefficient" to serve as a universal...

Baba Mulani
Jan 11, 20231 min read


Battery Thermal Models for Lithium-ion Batteries
It is essential to develop accurate "Battery Thermal Models" that can predict and manage the thermal behaviour of Li-ion batteries. The...

Baba Mulani
Jan 9, 20232 min read


Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Thermo-Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) is a powerful analytical technique that has emerged as an invaluable tool for characterizing...

Baba Mulani
Jan 8, 20232 min read
Immersion Cooling for Li-ion Batteries
One of the promising solutions for battery thermal management is "Immersion Cooling", a technique that can provide effective temperature...

Baba Mulani
Jan 8, 20232 min read
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