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Batteries
Batteries
is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal of battery technology and materials published monthly online by MDPI. International Society for Porous Media (InterPore) is affiliated with Batteries and their members receive a discount on the article processing charges.
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- Journal Rank: JCR - Q2 (Electrochemistry) / CiteScore - Q2 (Electrochemistry)
- Rapid Publication: manuscripts are peer-reviewed and a first decision is provided to authors approximately 23.7 days after submission; acceptance to publication is undertaken in 2.8 days (median values for papers published in this journal in the first half of 2023).
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- Sections: published in 5 topical sections.
Impact Factor:
4.0 (2022);
5-Year Impact Factor:
5.1 (2022)
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Multi-Cell Testing Topologies for Defect Detection Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy: A Combinatorial Experiment-Based Analysis
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 415; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080415 - 08 Aug 2023
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Given the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries, which is driven in particular by electromobility, the characterization of cells in production and application plays a decisive role in quality assurance. The detection of defects particularly motivates the optimization and development of innovative characterization methods,
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Given the increasing use of lithium-ion batteries, which is driven in particular by electromobility, the characterization of cells in production and application plays a decisive role in quality assurance. The detection of defects particularly motivates the optimization and development of innovative characterization methods, with simultaneous testing of multiple cells in the context of multi-cell setups having been researched to economize on the number of cell test channels required. In this work, an experimental study is presented demonstrating the influence of a defect type in one cell on five remaining interconnected cells in eight combinatorially varied topologies using galvanostatic electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The results show that regularities related to the interconnection position are revealed when considering the change in the specific resistance at the transition from the charge transfer to the diffusion region between the reference and fault measurements, allowing it to function as a defect identifier in the present scenario. These results and the extensive measurement data provided can serve as a basis for the evaluation and design of multi-cell setups used for simultaneous impedance-based lithium-ion cell characterizations.
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A Novel Sequence-to-Sequence Prediction Model for Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity Degradation Based on Improved Particle Swarm Optimization
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 414; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080414 - 08 Aug 2023
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The state of health (SOH) evaluation and remaining useful life (RUL) prediction for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are crucial for health management. This paper proposes a novel sequence-to-sequence (Seq2Seq) prediction method for LIB capacity degradation based on the gated recurrent unit (GRU) neural network
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The state of health (SOH) evaluation and remaining useful life (RUL) prediction for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are crucial for health management. This paper proposes a novel sequence-to-sequence (Seq2Seq) prediction method for LIB capacity degradation based on the gated recurrent unit (GRU) neural network with the attention mechanism. An improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO) algorithm is developed for automatic hyperparameter search of the Seq2Seq model, which speeds up parameter convergence and avoids getting stuck in local optima. Before model training, the complete ensemble empirical mode decomposition with adaptive noise (CEEMDAN) algorithm decomposes the capacity degradation sequences. And the intrinsic mode function (IMF) components with the highest correlation are employed to reconstruct the sequences, reducing the influence of noise in the original data. A real-cycle-life data set under fixed operating conditions is employed to validate the superiority and effectiveness of the method. The comparison results demonstrate that the proposed model outperforms traditional GRU and RNN models. The predicted mean absolute percent error (MAPE) in SOH evaluation and RUL prediction can be as low as 0.76% and 0.24%, respectively.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Battery Status Estimation and Prediction)
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Predicting the Cycle Life of Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Data-Driven Machine Learning Based on Discharge Voltage Curves
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Batteries 2023, 9(8), 413; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080413 - 07 Aug 2023
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Battery degradation is a complex nonlinear problem, and it is crucial to accurately predict the cycle life of lithium-ion batteries to optimize the usage of battery systems. However, diverse chemistries, designs, and degradation mechanisms, as well as dynamic cycle conditions, have remained significant
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Battery degradation is a complex nonlinear problem, and it is crucial to accurately predict the cycle life of lithium-ion batteries to optimize the usage of battery systems. However, diverse chemistries, designs, and degradation mechanisms, as well as dynamic cycle conditions, have remained significant challenges. We created 53 features from discharge voltage curves, 18 of which were newly developed. The maximum relevance minimum redundancy (MRMR) algorithm was used for feature selection. Robust linear regression (RLR) and Gaussian process regression (GPR) algorithms were deployed on three different datasets to estimate battery cycle life. The RLR and GPR algorithms achieved high performance, with a root-mean-square error of 6.90% and 6.33% in the worst case, respectively. This work highlights the potential of combining feature engineering and machine learning modeling based only on discharge voltage curves to estimate battery degradation and could be applied to onboard applications that require efficient estimation of battery cycle life in real time.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence-Based State-of-Health Estimation of Lithium-Ion Batteries)
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Comparison of Different Current Collector Materials for In Situ Lithium Deposition with Slurry-Based Solid Electrolyte Layers
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 412; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080412 - 07 Aug 2023
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In this paper, we investigate different current collector materials for in situ deposition of lithium using a slurry-based -Li3PS4 electrolyte layer with a focus on transferability to industrial production. Therefore, half-cells with different current collector materials (carbon-coated aluminum, stainless
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In this paper, we investigate different current collector materials for in situ deposition of lithium using a slurry-based -Li3PS4 electrolyte layer with a focus on transferability to industrial production. Therefore, half-cells with different current collector materials (carbon-coated aluminum, stainless steel, aluminum, nickel) are prepared and plating/stripping tests are performed. The results are compared in terms of Coulombic efficiency (CE) and overvoltages. The stainless steel current collector shows the best performance, with a mean efficiency of ; the carbon-coated aluminum reaches . The results for pure aluminum and nickel indicate strong side reactions. In addition, an approach is tested in which a solvate ionic liquid (SIL) is added to the solid electrolyte layer. Compared to the cell setup without SIL, this cannot further increase the CE; however, a significant reduction in overvoltages is achieved.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue From Liquid to Solid, the Alternation of Generations toward Solid-State Batteries)
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Research Progress in Thermal Runaway Vent Gas Characteristics of Li-Ion Battery
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080411 - 07 Aug 2023
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The wide application of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) brings along with it various safety problems, such as fire and explosion accidents. Aiming at the thermal runaway (TR) and fire problems of LIBs, we reviewed the evolution of TR within LIB and the release of
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The wide application of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) brings along with it various safety problems, such as fire and explosion accidents. Aiming at the thermal runaway (TR) and fire problems of LIBs, we reviewed the evolution of TR within LIB and the release of TR gases and their hazards, as well as the research progress in recent years in the area of fire separation of LIBs. To begin with, physical, electrical, and thermal abuse are the three main factors leading to TR and the thermal stability of aging batteries significantly deteriorates. Furthermore, the decomposition of the electrolyte and the reaction between the active materials generates CO, CO2, H2, HF, and a variety of hydrocarbons. These TR gases have serious toxic and explosive hazards. In addition, fire separation can effectively delay the occurrence and propagation of TR within LIB modules. As a good heat-absorbing material, phase-change materials are widely used in the thermal management system and have a great prospect of wide applications in the fire separation of LIBs. Finally, the research on the TR gases’ hazards of aging LIB and safer and more effective fire separation are prospected.
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Optimal Capacity Configuration of Wind–Solar Hydrogen Storage Microgrid Based on IDW-PSO
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 410; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080410 - 06 Aug 2023
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Because the new energy is intermittent and uncertain, it has an influence on the system’s output power stability. A hydrogen energy storage system is added to the system to create a wind, light, and hydrogen integrated energy system, which increases the utilization rate
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Because the new energy is intermittent and uncertain, it has an influence on the system’s output power stability. A hydrogen energy storage system is added to the system to create a wind, light, and hydrogen integrated energy system, which increases the utilization rate of renewable energy while encouraging the consumption of renewable energy and lowering the rate of abandoning wind and light. Considering the system’s comprehensive operation cost economy, power fluctuation, and power shortage as the goal, considering the relationship between power generation and load, assigning charging and discharging commands to storage batteries and hydrogen energy storage, and constructing a model for optimal capacity allocation of wind–hydrogen microgrid system. The optimal configuration model of the wind, solar, and hydrogen microgrid system capacity is constructed. A particle swarm optimization with dynamic adjustment of inertial weight (IDW-PSO) is proposed to solve the optimal allocation scheme of the model in order to achieve the optimal allocation of energy storage capacity in a wind–hydrogen storage microgrid. Finally, a microgrid system in Beijing is taken as an example for simulation and solution, and the results demonstrate that the proposed approach has the characteristics to optimize the economy and improve the capacity of renewable energy consumption, realize the inhibition of the fluctuations of power, reduce system power shortage, and accelerate the convergence speed.
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Redox Flow Batteries: Recent Development in Main Components, Emerging Technologies, Diagnostic Techniques, Large-Scale Applications, and Challenges and Barriers
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Batteries 2023, 9(8), 409; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080409 - 04 Aug 2023
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Redox flow batteries represent a captivating class of electrochemical energy systems that are gaining prominence in large-scale storage applications. These batteries offer remarkable scalability, flexible operation, extended cycling life, and moderate maintenance costs. The fundamental operation and structure of these batteries revolve around
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Redox flow batteries represent a captivating class of electrochemical energy systems that are gaining prominence in large-scale storage applications. These batteries offer remarkable scalability, flexible operation, extended cycling life, and moderate maintenance costs. The fundamental operation and structure of these batteries revolve around the flow of an electrolyte, which facilitates energy conversion and storage. Notably, the power and energy capacities can be independently designed, allowing for the conversion of chemical energy from input fuel into electricity at working electrodes, resembling the functioning of fuel cells. This work provides a comprehensive overview of the components, advantages, disadvantages, and challenges of redox flow batteries (RFBs). Moreover, it explores various diagnostic techniques employed in analyzing flow batteries. The discussion encompasses the utilization of RFBs for large-scale energy storage applications and summarizes the engineering design aspects related to these batteries. Additionally, this study delves into emerging technologies, applications, and challenges in the realm of redox flow batteries.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Recent Progress in Redox Flow Battery Research and Development)
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In-Situ Alloy-Modified Sodiophilic Current Collectors for Anode-Less Sodium Metal Batteries
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 408; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080408 - 04 Aug 2023
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Anode-less sodium metal batteries have drawn dramatica attention owing to their high specific energy and low cost. However, the growth of sodium dendrites and the resulting loss of active materials and serious safety concerns hinder their practical applications. In this work, a bismuth-based
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Anode-less sodium metal batteries have drawn dramatica attention owing to their high specific energy and low cost. However, the growth of sodium dendrites and the resulting loss of active materials and serious safety concerns hinder their practical applications. In this work, a bismuth-based modification layer with good sodiophilicity is constructed on the surface of Cu foil (denoted as [email protected]) to control the deposition of Na metal. The activation-derived porous Na-rich alloy phase can provide abundant nucleation sites and reduce the nucleation overpotential to induce the uniform and dense deposition of Na metal. When evaluated in half cell, the [email protected] current collectors can operate for 750 h at 1 mA cm−2 and 1 mAh cm−2, with an average coulombic efficiency (CE) of 99.5%. When the current density is improved to 2 mA cm−2, the [email protected] can also stably maintain for 750 cycles, demonstrating the remarkable effect of the modification layer. When coupled with the Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode, the full cell exhibits stable cycle performance over 80 cycles. The modification strategy of alloy modification can provide fresh ideas for the research and application of anode-less and even anode-free metal batteries.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue High-Performance Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries)
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Solid Electrolytes Based on NASICON-Structured Phosphates for Lithium Metal Batteries
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 407; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080407 - 04 Aug 2023
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All-solid-state lithium batteries are a promising alternative to commercially available lithium-ion batteries due to their ability to achieve high energy density, safety, and compactness. Electrolytes are key components of all-solid-state batteries, as they are crucial in determining the batteries’ efficiency. Herein, the structure
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All-solid-state lithium batteries are a promising alternative to commercially available lithium-ion batteries due to their ability to achieve high energy density, safety, and compactness. Electrolytes are key components of all-solid-state batteries, as they are crucial in determining the batteries’ efficiency. Herein, the structure of LiM2(PO4)3 (M = Ti, Ge, Zr) and lithium-ion migration mechanisms are introduced as well as different synthetic routes and doping (co-doping), and their influence on conductivity is discussed. The effective methods of reducing electrolyte/electrode interface resistance and improving ion-conducting properties are summarized. In addition, different polymer/NASICON composites are considered. The challenges and prospects of practical applications of NASICON-type lithium phosphates as electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries are discussed.
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The Impact of Graphene in Na2FeP2O7/C/Reduced Graphene Oxide Composite Cathode for Sodium-Ion Batteries
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Batteries 2023, 9(8), 406; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080406 - 03 Aug 2023
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This study presents a thorough investigation of Na2FeP2O7 (NFP) cathode material for sodium-ion batteries and its composites with carbon and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Our findings demonstrate that rGO sheets improve cycling performance in NFP/C/rGO composite in the
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This study presents a thorough investigation of Na2FeP2O7 (NFP) cathode material for sodium-ion batteries and its composites with carbon and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Our findings demonstrate that rGO sheets improve cycling performance in NFP/C/rGO composite in the absence of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI)-stabilizing additives. However, once SEI is stabilized with the help of fluoroethylene carbonate electrolyte additive, NFP with carbon additive (NFP/C) exhibits a superior electrochemical performance when compared to NFP/rGO and NFP/C/rGO composites. The decreases in capacity and rate capability are proportional to the amount of rGO added, and lead to an increase in overvoltage and internal resistance. Based on our results, we attribute this effect to worsened sodium kinetics in the bulk of the electrode—the larger ionic radius of Na+ hinders charge transfer in the presence of rGO, despite the likely improved electronic conductivity. These findings provide a compelling explanation for the observed trends in electrochemical performance and suggest that the use of rGO in Na-ion battery electrodes may present challenges associated with ionic transport along and through rGO sheets.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Promising Carbon-Based Materials for Energy Storage)
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A Hollow-Shaped ZIF-8-N-Doped Porous Carbon Fiber for High-Performance Zn-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors
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Batteries 2023, 9(8), 405; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080405 - 03 Aug 2023
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The advantages of low cost, high theoretical capacity, and dependable safety of aqueous zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSCs) enable their promising use in flexible and wearable energy storage devices. However, achieving extended cycling stability in ZHSCs is still challenged by the limited availability
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The advantages of low cost, high theoretical capacity, and dependable safety of aqueous zinc ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSCs) enable their promising use in flexible and wearable energy storage devices. However, achieving extended cycling stability in ZHSCs is still challenged by the limited availability of carbon cathode materials that can effectively pair with zinc anode materials. Here, we report a method for synthesising heteroatom-doped carbon nanofibers using electrostatic spinning and metal-organic frameworks (specifically ZIF-8). Assembled Zn//ZPCNF-1.5 ZHSCs exhibited 193 mA h g−1 specific capacity at 1 A g−1 and 162.6 Wh kg−1 energy density at 841.2 kW kg−1. Additionally, the device showed an ultra-long cycle life, maintaining 98% capacity after 20,000 cycles. Experimental analysis revealed an increase in the number of pores and active sites after adding ZIF-8 to the precursor. Furthermore, N doping effectively enhanced Zn2+ ions chemical adsorption and improved Zn-ion storage performance. This work provides a feasible design strategy to enhance ZHSC energy storage capability for practical applications.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Electrode Materials and Electrolyte for Rechargeable Batteries)
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Effect of External Compression on the Thermal Runaway of Lithium-Ion Battery Cells during Crush Tests: Insights for Improved Safety Assessment
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 404; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080404 - 02 Aug 2023
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To gain better understanding of the safety behavior of lithium-ion batteries under mechanical stress, crush tests are performed and reported in literature and in standards. However, many of these tests are conducted without the use of a cell clamping device, whereas external pressure
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To gain better understanding of the safety behavior of lithium-ion batteries under mechanical stress, crush tests are performed and reported in literature and in standards. However, many of these tests are conducted without the use of a cell clamping device, whereas external pressure is applied to the cell in a battery module in applications such as in an electric vehicle. The objective of this manuscript is to determine the effect of differing external compression on the thermal runaway of battery cells. Therefore, in this study, crush tests are performed with a hemispherical punch in a battery cell test chamber on commercially available 5 Ah pouch cells in a clamping device at four different normal stresses. The results are compared to cells that are free to expand with gas evolution. It is shown that applying compression to the cells not only results in a greater reproducibility of the experiments but that it also affects the thermal runaway process itself. With decreasing clamping stresses, the reaction time of the thermal runaway is increased by up to 19%, and the mass ejection is decreased by up to 10%, which, in turn, strongly influences the measurable gas concentrations by up to 80%. Based on this, a defined clamping compression was selected to obtain comparable results for different cell formats.
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Facile Constructing Hierarchical Fe3O4@C Nanocomposites as Anode for Superior Lithium-Ion Storage
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Batteries 2023, 9(8), 403; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080403 - 02 Aug 2023
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Ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4) is regarded to be a promising high-capacity anode material for LIBs. However, the capacity attenuates fast and the rate performance is poor due to the dramatic pulverization and sluggish charge transfer properties. To solve these problems,
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Ferroferric oxide (Fe3O4) is regarded to be a promising high-capacity anode material for LIBs. However, the capacity attenuates fast and the rate performance is poor due to the dramatic pulverization and sluggish charge transfer properties. To solve these problems, a simple in situ encapsulation and composite method was successfully developed to construct carbon nanotube/nanorod/nanosheet-supported Fe3O4 nanoparticles. Owing to the hierarchical architecture design, the novel structure Fe3O4@C nanocomposites effectively enhance the charge transfer, alleviate pulverization, avoid the agglomeration of Fe3O4 nanoparticles, and also provide superior kinetics toward lithium storage, thereby showing significantly improved reversibility and rate performance. The carbon nanotube/nanorod supported core-shell structure Fe3O4@C nanocomposite displays outstanding high rate capability and stable cycling performance (reversible capability of 1006, 552 and 423 mA h g−1 at 0.2, 0.5 and 1 A g−1 after running 100, 300 and 500 cycles, respectively).
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Conditioning Solid-State Anode-Less Cells for the Next Generation of Batteries
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Batteries 2023, 9(8), 402; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080402 - 02 Aug 2023
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Anode-less batteries are a promising innovation in energy storage technology, eliminating the need for traditional anodes and offering potential improvements in efficiency and capacity. Here, we have fabricated and tested two types of anode-less pouch cells, the first using solely a copper negative
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Anode-less batteries are a promising innovation in energy storage technology, eliminating the need for traditional anodes and offering potential improvements in efficiency and capacity. Here, we have fabricated and tested two types of anode-less pouch cells, the first using solely a copper negative current collector and the other the same current collector but coated with a nucleation seed ZnO layer. Both types of cells used the same all-solid-state electrolyte, Li2.99Ba0.005ClO composite, in a cellulose matrix and a LiFePO4 cathode. Direct and indirect methods confirmed Li metal anode plating after charging the cells. The direct methods are X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), a technique not divulged in the battery world but friendly to study the surface of the negative current collector, as it detects lithium. The indirect methods used were electrochemical cycling and impedance and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). It became evident the presence of plated Li on the surface of the current collector in contact with the electrolyte upon charging, both directly and indirectly. A maximum average lithium plating thickness of 2.9 µm was charged, and 0.13 µm was discharged. The discharge initiates from a maximum potential of 3.2 V, solely possible if an anode-like high chemical potential phase, such as Li, would form while plating. Although the ratings and energy densities are minor in this study, it was concluded that a layer of ZnO, even at 25 °C, allows for higher discharge power for more hours than plain Cu. It was observed that where Li plates on ZnO, Zn is not detected or barely detected by XPS. The present anode-less cells discharge quickly initially at higher potentials but may hold a discharge potential for many hours, likely due to the ferroelectric character of the electrolyte.
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AlCl3-NaCl-ZnCl2 Secondary Electrolyte in Next-Generation ZEBRA (Na-ZnCl2) Battery
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Batteries 2023, 9(8), 401; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080401 - 01 Aug 2023
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Increasing demand to store intermittent renewable electricity from, e.g., photovoltaic and wind energy, has led to much research and development in large-scale stationary energy storage, for example, ZEBRA batteries (Na-NiCl2 solid electrolyte batteries). Replacing Ni with abundant and low-cost Zn makes the
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Increasing demand to store intermittent renewable electricity from, e.g., photovoltaic and wind energy, has led to much research and development in large-scale stationary energy storage, for example, ZEBRA batteries (Na-NiCl2 solid electrolyte batteries). Replacing Ni with abundant and low-cost Zn makes the ZEBRA battery more cost-effective. However, few studies were performed on this next-generation ZEBRA (Na-ZnCl2) battery system, particularly on its AlCl3-NaCl-ZnCl2 secondary electrolyte. Its properties such as phase diagrams and vapor pressures are vital for the cell design and optimization. In our previous work, a simulation-assisted method for molten salt electrolyte selection has shown its successful application in development of molten salt batteries. The same method is used here to in-depth study the AlCl3-NaCl-ZnCl2 salt electrolyte in terms of its phase diagrams and vapor pressures via FactSageTM and thermo-analytical techniques (Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and OptiMeltTM), and their effects on battery performance such as operation safety and charging/discharging reaction mechanism. The DSC and OptiMelt results show that the experimental data such as melting temperatures and phase changes agree well with the simulated phase diagrams. Moreover, the FactSageTM simulation shows that the salt vapor pressure increases significantly with increasing temperature and molar fraction of AlCl3. The obtained phase diagrams and vapor pressures will be used in the secondary electrolyte selection, cell design and battery operation.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue High Performance Sodium Rechargeable Batteries and Beyond)
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Recent Progress and Prospects in Liquid Cooling Thermal Management System for Lithium-Ion Batteries
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 400; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080400 - 01 Aug 2023
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The performance of lithium-ion batteries is closely related to temperature, and much attention has been paid to their thermal safety. With the increasing application of the lithium-ion battery, higher requirements are put forward for battery thermal management systems. Compared with other cooling methods,
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The performance of lithium-ion batteries is closely related to temperature, and much attention has been paid to their thermal safety. With the increasing application of the lithium-ion battery, higher requirements are put forward for battery thermal management systems. Compared with other cooling methods, liquid cooling is an efficient cooling method, which can control the maximum temperature and maximum temperature difference of the battery within an acceptable range. This article reviews the latest research in liquid cooling battery thermal management systems from the perspective of indirect and direct liquid cooling. Firstly, different coolants are compared. The indirect liquid cooling part analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different liquid channels and system structures. Direct cooling summarizes the different systems’ differences in cooling effectiveness and energy consumption. Then, the combination of liquid cooling, air cooling, phase change materials, and heat pipes is examined. Later, the connection between the cooling and heating functions in the liquid thermal management system is considered. In addition, from a safety perspective, it is found that liquid cooling can effectively manage thermal runaway. Finally, some problems are put forward, and a summary and outlook are given.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Thermal Safety of Lithium Ion Batteries)
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The Application of Cellulose Nanofibrils in Energy Systems
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 399; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080399 - 01 Aug 2023
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Nanocellulose has emerged as a highly promising and sustainable nanomaterial due to its unique structures, exceptional properties, and abundance in nature. In this comprehensive review, we delve into current research activities focused on harnessing the potential of nanocellulose for advanced electrochemical energy storage
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Nanocellulose has emerged as a highly promising and sustainable nanomaterial due to its unique structures, exceptional properties, and abundance in nature. In this comprehensive review, we delve into current research activities focused on harnessing the potential of nanocellulose for advanced electrochemical energy storage applications. We commence with a brief introduction to the structural features of cellulose nanofibers found within the cellulose resources’ cell walls. Subsequently, we explore various processes that have been investigated for utilizing cellulose in the realm of energy storage. In contrast to traditional binders, we place significant emphasis on the utilization of solid electrolytes and 3D printing techniques. Additionally, we examine different application areas, including supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, and Zn-ion batteries. Within this section, our primary focus lies in integrating nanocellulose with other active materials to develop flexible substrates such as films and aerogels. Lastly, we present our perspectives on several key areas that require further exploration in this dynamic research field in the future.
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(This article belongs to the Special Issue Electrode Materials and Electrolyte for Rechargeable Batteries)
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Nanocomposite PVDF Membrane for Battery Separator Prepared via Hot Pressing
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Batteries 2023, 9(8), 398; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080398 - 30 Jul 2023
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Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is one of the materials most commonly used in membrane separators. The structures of pristine PVDF and PVDF nanocomposite films were processed via hot pressing at 140 °C, 170 °C, and 185 °C at a pressure of 2 tons for
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Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is one of the materials most commonly used in membrane separators. The structures of pristine PVDF and PVDF nanocomposite films were processed via hot pressing at 140 °C, 170 °C, and 185 °C at a pressure of 2 tons for 15 min. According to a surface investigation using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the spherulitic character of the PVDF nanocomposite films was preserved up to a pressing temperatures of 140 °C. The cross-sectional SEM images confirmed that higher pressing temperatures (170 °C) caused the structures to be compacted into monolithic films, and a pressing temperature of 185 °C caused the melting of the PVDF matrix and its recrystallization into thin films (21–29 μm). An average crystallinity value of 51.5% was calculated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and this decreased as the pressing temperature increased. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) measurements confirmed the presence of a dominant γ phases in the PVDF nanocomposite films, whose nanofillers consisted of vermiculite particles (ZnO_V and ZnO_V_CH) and mixed α + γ phases. The percentage of the electroactive γ phase (approximately 79%) was calculated via a FTIR analysis, and the ratio between the β phase and the α phase was determined from the Raman spectra. A hydrophilic surface with contact angles ranging from 61 to 84° was demonstrated for all the PVDF nanocomposite membranes. The superoleophilic surface was measured using poly(dimethylsiloxane) with contact angles ranging from 4 to 13°, and these angles reached lower values when in contact with sulfur particles.
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Simulating the Electrochemical-Thermal Behavior of a Prismatic Lithium-Ion Battery on the Market under Various Discharge Cycles
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 397; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080397 - 30 Jul 2023
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In this paper, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model to predict the transient temperature distributions of a prismatic lithium-ion polymer battery (LiPo) cooled by natural convection at various discharge cycles is developed. The thermal behavior of a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell is important
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In this paper, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model to predict the transient temperature distributions of a prismatic lithium-ion polymer battery (LiPo) cooled by natural convection at various discharge cycles is developed. The thermal behavior of a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cell is important for its safety, performance and degradation, and it requires both measurement and modeling. However, most existing thermal models for Li-ion battery cells only account for steady-state temperature fields, while the exercise of a Li-ion battery cell is usually transitory. The Newman’s pseudo-2D approach was used to perform an electrochemical CFD analysis. This approach treats the porous electrode as a collection of equal-sized, isotropic, homogeneous spherical particles. This simplifies the electrode microstructure and assumes a smooth and uniform lithium insertion/extraction in the electrode. The model has been validated through variable discharge rate experimental tests in a controlled chamber. Additionally, infrared images of the battery cell during discharging are taken and the experimental numerical gradient temperature was compared. We have validated the CFD simulations by comparing the temperature, state of charge and voltage curves with experimental data. The model predictions match the experimental data very well. The difficulty in CFD battery simulations with an electrochemical approach lies in the setting of many physical parameters that are difficult to find. In this work, the parameters’ characteristics of the simulated battery are assumed and validated; these can be useful for modeling batteries of the same type. Consequently, the model developed in this work can be applied to predict the temperature distribution of the LiPo prismatic battery and can be used by the battery designers and by the designers of all systems that include batteries.
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A Review on Recent Progress Achieved in Boron Carbon Nitride Nanomaterials for Supercapacitor Applications
Batteries 2023, 9(8), 396; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080396 - 30 Jul 2023
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Supercapacitors are regarded as reliable energy storage devices to alleviate the energy crisis and environmental pollution. However, the relatively low capacitance and low energy density limit the practical application of supercapacitors. In this context, boron carbon nitride (BCN) nanomaterials have been extensively studied
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Supercapacitors are regarded as reliable energy storage devices to alleviate the energy crisis and environmental pollution. However, the relatively low capacitance and low energy density limit the practical application of supercapacitors. In this context, boron carbon nitride (BCN) nanomaterials have been extensively studied in the past decade due to their chemical and thermal stability, high mechanical strength, as well as tunable bandgap. The specific capacitance and energy density of supercapacitors can be significantly improved by fabricating nanostructured BCN-based electrode materials. In this review, the recent advances in the application of BCN-based materials in supercapacitors is presented. Strategies such as structure design, porosity/defect engineering, and hybrid nanostructure construction to boost the electrochemical performance of BCN-based materials are provided and, finally, promising research directions for novel energy storage materials are proposed.
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