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Cathode Degradation and Aging of Li-ion batteries
Fresh from production, a lithium-ion battery is like a young athlete, full of potential but not yet at peak performance. There is a brief...

Baba Mulani
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Electrode Manufacturing Defects in Lithium-ion batteries
The manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries is a process where precision is not just a requirement but a determinant of performance and...

Baba Mulani
Nov 19, 20232 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


Localized High-Concentration Electrolyte in Li-ion batteries
Localized High-Concentration Electrolyte (LHCE) technology emerges from the need to address the unique limitations posed by conventional...

Baba Mulani
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Impact of Regenerative Braking on Lithium Ion Batteries
Today, as I reflected on the role of regenerative braking in electric vehicles, a thought struck me about its impact on charging the...

Baba Mulani
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Li-ion Cell Core Temperature Monitoring
Accurate temperature monitoring is a key for the safe and efficient operation of lithium-ion battery packs and for that it's essential to...

Baba Mulani
Oct 11, 20232 min read


Impact of Electrode Drying Temperature on Li-ion cell performance
The complex structure and performance of lithium-ion batteries (cells) are substantially influenced by their manufacturing processes,...

Baba Mulani
Oct 7, 20231 min read


Impact of Particle Size Distribution on li-ion cell performance
Particle Size Distribution (PSD), as the term suggests, describes the range and distribution of particle sizes within a material. Instead...

Baba Mulani
Oct 1, 20232 min read


Li-ion Cell Separator Selection for 'High Transference Number'
Transference number, denoted as ‘t+’, is a dimensionless quantity representing the fraction of the total current carried by lithium ions...

Baba Mulani
Sep 30, 20232 min read


Transference Number in Separators of Lithium-ion Batteries
Transference number, denoted as ‘t+’, is a dimensionless quantity representing the fraction of the total current carried by lithium ions...

Baba Mulani
Sep 30, 20232 min read


Cloud-Based Smart BMS for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Think of the current BMS as a diligent librarian in a small library. She knows where every book is and ensures they are well-maintained....

Baba Mulani
Sep 24, 20232 min read


All Solid State Batteries (ASSBs)
Solid State Batteries (SSBs) represent an innovative approach to energy storage, distinct from the established Lithium-ion batteries...

Baba Mulani
Sep 23, 20232 min read


Various Architectures of Battery Management Systems (BMS)
As the backbone of any high-performance lithium-ion battery system, Battery Management Systems (BMS) play a pivotal role. With the...

Baba Mulani
Sep 11, 20232 min read


Internal short in a lithium-ion batteries
An internal short in a lithium-ion battery is a silent problem living within, capable of causing significant damage. This short,...

Baba Mulani
Sep 3, 20232 min read


Temperature Distributions in Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery
Lithium-ion batteries performance is influenced by their internal and external operating temperatures. Understanding the role that...

Baba Mulani
Aug 30, 20232 min read


Multilayer Anodes in Lithium-ion Batteries
Multilayer anodes emerged from the need to go beyond the capacity limitations of graphite. While graphite has been the preferred choice...

Baba Mulani
Aug 25, 20232 min read


Factors Contributing Lithium-ion Battery Aging
One of the main concerns regarding Li-ion batteries is their aging process, which affects their capacity and overall life span. Several...

Baba Mulani
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Lithium-ion Vs Sodium-Ion Batteries
In the electrifying world of battery technology, lithium-ion has long been the gold standard, propelling everything from smartphones to...

Baba Mulani
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Battery Polarization in Lithium-ion Batteries
Battery polarization in lithium-ion batteries refers to the internal voltage losses that occur when a battery is charged or discharged....

Baba Mulani
Aug 3, 20232 min read


What is a Battery Passport?
A battery passport is essentially a digital record of a battery’s life journey. From the moment of its creation, its tenure in a vehicle,...

Baba Mulani
Jul 7, 20232 min read
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