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The Battery Passport: Empowering Consumers
The Battery Passport is a revolutionary concept that aims to help consumers, manufacturers, and recyclers manage the lifecycle of...

Baba Mulani
Jul 7, 20232 min read


Formation Stage in Lithium-ion Cell Manufacturing
'Formation' is a critical phase in lithium-ion battery manufacturing where freshly assembled battery cells are charged and discharged...

Baba Mulani
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Anode Free Lithium-ion Batteries
An "anode-free" lithium-ion battery is one where the cell is assembled without an anode. "Anode-free" might sound counterintuitive. How...

Baba Mulani
Jun 30, 20231 min read


Ultrasonic Health Monitoring in Lithium-ion Batteries
Ultrasonic testing leverages high-frequency sound waves, well beyond the range of human hearing. When deployed for monitoring lithium-ion...

Baba Mulani
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Electrolyte Window in Lithium-ion batteries
The electrolyte window, or electrochemical window, signifies the voltage range where the electrolyte remains stable, without breaking...

Baba Mulani
Jun 28, 20232 min read


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...

Baba Mulani
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...

Baba Mulani
Jun 18, 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...

Baba Mulani
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...

Baba Mulani
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...

Baba Mulani
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...

Baba Mulani
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,...

Baba Mulani
May 30, 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...

Baba Mulani
May 13, 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...

Baba Mulani
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...

Baba Mulani
May 4, 20232 min read


Various Cathode Structures in Lithium-Ion batteries
The performance of a lithium-ion battery fundamentally depends on the cathode material, which greatly influences energy density,...

Baba Mulani
May 1, 20232 min read


Thickness of Electrode Components within Li-ion Battery
The thickness of various components within the battery structure, such as anode and cathode coatings, separators, and current collector...

Baba Mulani
Apr 24, 20232 min read


Silicon-Based Anode Material in Lithium-ion Batteries
One area of intense focus in lithium-ion battery development is advanced anode materials. Among the various options being explored,...

Baba Mulani
Apr 20, 20232 min read


Lithium Plating in Li-ion Batteries
Lithium plating, also known as lithium metal deposition, refers to the accumulation of metallic lithium on the battery's anode during...

Baba Mulani
Apr 16, 20232 min read


Wetting Process in Lithium-ion Batteries
Imagine you're about to indulge in a delicious cake that has been meticulously prepared. As you take your first bite, you notice...

Baba Mulani
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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