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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


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


Lithium-ion Capacitors: The Perfect Hybrid of Energy Density and Rapid Charging
Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) are emerging as a promising candidate among the various energy storage technologies, combining the high...

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


Structural Battery Pack : Lithium-ion Batteries
The 'Structural Battery Pack' is a transformative approach to battery integration in EVs. Instead of housing the battery in a separate...

Baba Mulani
Feb 2, 20232 min read


Anode-Free Batteries
The race for better energy storage solutions is in full swing, and one emerging technology has captured the attention of researchers and...

Baba Mulani
Jan 29, 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


Novel Breathable Battery
The "breathable battery" represents a promising and sustainable alternative to traditional energy storage technologies. With ongoing...

Baba Mulani
Jan 22, 20231 min read


Kinetics of Lithiation in Lithium-Ion Batteries
The "kinetics of lithiation" play a vital role in determining the overall performance of lithium-ion batteries. Faster lithium-ion...

Baba Mulani
Jan 19, 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


Four-Point Probe measurement in Precise Electrical Characterization of Battery Material Conductivity
The "four-point probe measurement", also known as the Kelvin method, is an electrical characterization technique that employs four...

Baba Mulani
Jan 17, 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
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