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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...

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Aug 22, 20232 min read


Causes of Thermal Runaway in Lithium-ion Batteries
Thermal runaway (TR) in Li-ion batteries is a critical safety concern that can be initiated through a variety of abuse conditions,...

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Aug 15, 20232 min read


FMEA Analysis in Lithium-ion Batteries
Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) is a structured approach for identifying potential design-related failures of products...

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Aug 5, 20231 min read


Capacity Retention in Lithium-ion Batteries
A pivotal metric in evaluating the performance of Lithium-ion batteries over time is 'capacity retention'. This measure not only guides...

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Aug 1, 20232 min read


Epoxy Resin Sheets in Lithium-ion Battery Packs
Epoxy resin sheets, often identified with their technical name "FR-4" where FR signifies "flame retardant," are widely used in...

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Jul 26, 20232 min read


Battery Health Indicator in Lithium-ion Batteries
When you think about the health of a lithium-ion battery, imagine it as the vitality of a living organism. Much like how our body has...

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Jul 24, 20232 min read


Why 25 Deg C is preferred temperature for Li-ion Batteries?
25°C is a number that often surfaces in conversations and technical discussions of lithium-ion battery operation. One might wonder why...

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Jul 13, 20231 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...

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Jul 5, 20232 min read


Thermal Runaway Analysis on Lithium-ion Batteries
Reference example (video) courtesy : UCL (University College London) Thermal runaway is a potentially hazardous situation in which an...

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Jul 1, 20232 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...

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Jun 29, 20232 min read


Causes and Effects of Battery Degradation: Ishikawa
The Ishikawa diagram, also termed the fishbone or cause-and-effect diagram, offers a comprehensive view of factors influencing a specific...

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Jun 13, 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...

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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...

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Jun 3, 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...

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May 31, 20232 min read


Gas Evolution in Lithium-ion Batteries
Gas evolution in lithium-ion batteries refers to the generation of gases within the battery cell during its operation, which can have...

Baba Mulani
Apr 26, 20232 min read


Impact of Stress Scenarios on Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation
Understanding the degradation mechanisms of lithium-ion batteries is crucial for improving their performance and safety. Such studies...

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Mar 18, 20232 min read


Separator Shutdown Temperature in Lithium-ion Batteries
To enhance the safety of Li-ion batteries, many separators are designed with a critical feature known as the shutdown temperature. This...

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Mar 17, 20232 min read


Lifecycle and Predictive Testing of Lithium-ion Batteries
A freshly picked apple and a well-aged bottle of wine are esteemed for different reasons. The apple is savoured for its instant...

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Mar 4, 20232 min read


The Stages of Thermal Runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Understanding the Thermal Runaway stages is essential for creating a theoretical model and testing it during lithium ion battery...

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Feb 20, 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...

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Jan 17, 20232 min read
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