Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lillian Lower, Shaikat Chandra Dey, Trevor Vook, Mark Nimlos, Sunkyu Park, William Joe Sagues
Summary: The demand for electrochemical energy storage is rapidly increasing due to decreasing costs in renewable electricity, governmental policies promoting electrification, and a desire to decrease CO2 emissions. Lithium-ion batteries are currently the main form of electrochemical energy storage for electric vehicles and the electrical grid. However, the production of lithium-ion battery anodes using graphite is resource-intensive and polluting. Therefore, there is a need for innovative technologies that utilize abundant, affordable, and renewable carbonaceous materials for sustainable production of graphite anodes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ulrich Rist, Viktoria Falkowski, Wilhelm Pfleging
Summary: Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) technology was used to develop advanced electrode architectures and improve the electrochemical properties of batteries. The printing process was found to have no effect on the electrochemical performance of the battery materials. Multilayer electrodes with different particle types were printed and showed promising specific capacities. The LIFT technology provides the possibility for alternative electrode designs and optimization of 3D battery systems.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weiyin Chen, Rodrigo V. Salvatierra, John Tianci Li, Carter Kittrell, Jacob L. Beckham, Kevin M. Wyss, Nghi La, Paul E. Savas, Chang Ge, Paul A. Advincula, Phelecia Scotland, Lucas Eddy, Bing Deng, Zhe Yuan, James M. Tour
Summary: The increasing production of commercial lithium-ion batteries will lead to a significant waste accumulation. Effective recycling of spent batteries can reduce environmental impacts and economic costs. A new flash recycling method has been developed to regenerate graphite anodes and recover valuable battery metal resources.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pengcheng Mao, Huilin Fan, Guangyu Zhou, Hamidreza Arandiyan, Chang Liu, Gongxu Lan, Yuan Wang, Runguo Zheng, Zhiyuan Wang, Suresh K. Bhargava, Hongyu Sun, Yanguo Liu
Summary: Graphite is widely used in commercial lithium-ion batteries, but its low capacity and low redox potential limit its application in high-performance batteries. Conductive polymers with graphite-like structures are used in electrochemistry, but their Li+ storage mechanism and kinetics are still unclear. We synthesized the conducting polymer Fe-CAT with a conjugated structure and pores, improving its electrochemical performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yaodong Ma, Pengqian Guo, Mengting Liu, Pu Cheng, Tianyao Zhang, Jiande Liu, Dequan Liu, Deyan He
Summary: Porous carbon coated silicon nanoparticles were prepared as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries to suppress the volume expansion effect of silicon and improve the infiltration of electrolyte and the diffusion of lithium ions. The mass ratio of the anode materials effectively controlled the specific capacities and reduced production cost.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Frauke Langer, Anggraini Utami, Jochen Kirres, Elisabeth Kra''mer, Julien Bachmann
Summary: A study investigating the influence of GD-OES parameters on graphite anodes in an argon plasma showed that increased applied voltage enhances the sputtering rate, while gas pressure variations adjust the crater shape. A set of measuring parameters that balance the crater shape and sputtering rate well was proposed. Different pulsing conditions were found to enhance the sputtering rate without significantly affecting the crater shape. Lower electrode densities resulted in a larger sputtered volume and a deeper concavity of the released crater.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang, Wei Zhong, Pingping Tan, Shuang Liu, Yijun Liu, Yanyan Wang, Yubin Niu, Maowen Xu
Summary: Transition metal selenides, such as FeSe2/CoSe2 and FeSe2/NiSe2 hybrids, prepared by a controlled two-step solvothermal method, exhibit excellent electrochemical properties in sodium-ion batteries. These hybrids show higher capacity, rate capability, and cycle stability compared to single phase or mechanical mixtures, with the FeSe2/CoSe2 anode demonstrating exceptional long cycle durability in a full cell configuration. This work provides insights into the development of transition metal hybrids or composite anodes for SIBs.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Tian, Cheng Lin, Xiang Chen, Xiao Yu, Rui Xiong, Qiang Zhang
Summary: By releasing the elastic and reversible lithium plating interval, superior charging performance and reduced charging duration at low temperatures can be achieved. The plating-weak fast charging (PWFC) strategy effectively avoids rapid degradation by regulating high reversibility and fine-tuning the charging current that triggers the lithium plating. PWFC guarantees the life of electric vehicles beyond the warranty period and further shortens the charging time in winter.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui Xia, Kangning Zhao, Liang-Yin Kuo, Lei Zhang, Daniel M. Cunha, Yang Wang, Sizhao Huang, Jie Zheng, Bernard Boukamp, Payam Kaghazchi, Congli Sun, Johan E. ten Elshof, Mark Huijben
Summary: The study introduces nickel niobate NiNb2O6 as a new high-rate anode material for lithium-ion batteries, demonstrating high capacity and stability with a high diffusion coefficient. The material shows minimal volume change during lithiation, leading to stable reversible lithiation process and promising energy storage performance in practical battery devices.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wufeng Fan, Junpeng Xue, Deping Wang, Yuxi Chen, Hongbo Liu, Xiaohong Xia
Summary: By designing an integrated electrode with a sandwich structure, the Sn4P3@MXene nanocomposites exhibit high reversible capacity and outstanding rate performance, while the conductive and elastomeric MXene layers contribute to accommodating the volume change of Sn4P3.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Honghong Tian, Magdalena Graczyk-Zajac, Dario M. De Carolis, Chuanmu Tian, Emmanuel Ricohermoso, Zhiwu Yang, Wei Li, Monika Wilamowska-Zawlocka, Jan P. Hofmann, Anke Weidenkaff, Ralf Riedel
Summary: Graphite negative electrodes have excellent performance in lithium-ion batteries, but due to the scarcity of graphite resources, it is urgent to improve recycling techniques. This study reports a simple and efficient hydrometallurgical process for regenerating aged graphite from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. The regenerated graphite exhibits excellent output characteristics, even at high rates.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. Sandherr, S. Nester, M-J Kleefoot, M. Bolsinger, C. Weisenberger, A. Haghipour, D. K. Harrison, S. Ruck, H. Riegel, V Knoblauch
Summary: Ion transport limitation is a well-known problem that occurs when the energy density of a battery is increased. In this study, a pulsed nanosecond laser machining method is proposed, which aims at material-preserving surface treatment of the electrodes. The method improves the rate capability of the electrodes and reduces cell overpotentials.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haichao Yu, Xuan Chen, Jie Zhou, Hui Wang, Shanshan Qiu
Summary: Responsible disposal of scrapped lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is crucial for addressing global electronic waste issues. This study proposes an eco-friendly one-step technology to convert spent graphite (SG) in LIBs to nitrogen-doped defect-enriched graphite (NG) using an NH4Cl roasting strategy. The recycling technique eliminates the need for leaching by acids or water, making it free of complicated separation processes. Experimental results show that this strategy removes impurities and introduces defects into the graphite matrix, resulting in improved Li+ storage and cycling stability. The NG exhibits superior charge capacity and rate performance compared to SG and commercial natural flake graphite (CG). Overall, this study offers significant progress in the recycling technology of graphite anodes and contributes to the sustainable development of LIBs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiamin Zeng, Ning Fu, Xiaodong Wang, An'an Zhou, Zhenglong Yang
Summary: Low-cost aluminum-silicon alloys were used to obtain porous silicon particles, which were then combined with ultrafine Ag nanoparticles and low-quality graphite to prepare Ag-doped porous silicon/graphite composite. This composite showed improved conductivity and reduced volume expansion, leading to high initial charging capacity and stable reversible specific capacity over multiple cycles.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wenping Jiang, Fanqi Min, Yang Yang, Xiaozhan Zhang, Tianrang Yang, Samuel S. Mao, Quansheng Zhang, Jingying Xie
Summary: This paper coated lithium metaphosphate (LPO) on the surface of hard carbon (HC) using a solid-phase method to improve electrical conductivity and capacity, achieving impressive reversible capacity and outstanding rate performance.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Ludwig, I Zilberman, A. Oberbauer, M. Rogge, M. Fischer, M. Rehm, A. Jossen
Summary: This paper investigates the influence of aging on temperature estimation methods for lithium-ion cells and proposes an effective method to compensate for aging effects, leading to stable temperature estimation.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
J. Sturm, S. Friedrich, S. Genies, D. Buzon, G. Rahn-Koltermann, A. Rheinfeld, A. Jossen
Summary: Short-circuit incidents pose a severe safety threat to lithium-ion batteries. Understanding the electrochemical behavior can help mitigate safety risks. The study shows that silicon-graphite/nickel-rich cells exhibit an additional current plateau during over-discharge due to anode-limited electrode balancing. Cyclid aging does not significantly affect the short-circuit behavior.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Thomas Roth, Luiza Streck, Andreas Graule, Philipp Niehoff, Andreas Jossen
Summary: To assess the quality of newly manufactured lithium-ion cells, self-discharge measurements are carried out after production in a process known as aging. The aging process is time-consuming and expensive due to relaxation effects that disrupt the self-discharge measurements. This study investigated different methods for electrical self-discharge measurement and found that long-term disturbances caused by anode overhang significantly affected all measurements for several weeks.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Markus Spielbauer, Marco Steinhardt, Jan Singer, Andreas Aufschlaeger, Oliver Bohlen, Andreas Jossen
Summary: Computed tomography and gray-value analysis were used to investigate the influence of state of charge on the size of gaps in cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. The results showed that the state of charge had a significant impact on the gap size for new cells, with a substantial reduction after the first cycles.
Article
Electrochemistry
Erfan Moyassari, Simon Kuecher, Nicola Michael Jobst, Chia-Chin Chang, Shang-Chieh Hou, Franz B. Spingler, Margret Wohlfahrt-Mehrens, Andreas Jossen
Summary: During the charging or discharging of a lithium-ion battery (LIB), the volume of the electrodes can change due to lithiation or delithiation, which has a significant impact on the battery's lifetime. Factors such as initial porosity, particle shape, and silicon content affect the thickness change of various electrode materials.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Luiza Streck, Thomas Roth, Peter Keil, Benjamin Strehle, Severin Ludmann, Andreas Jossen
Summary: This study qualitatively compares the voltage hold and voltage decay methods for detecting side reactions using a high precision coulometry tester. The results show that both methods deliver comparable results for determining the differential capacity, with a discrepancy of 15% observed only at 90% state of charge (SoC) due to the peak shape of the analysis curve. It is advantageous to analyze the shape of the respective cells when performing such measurements. Furthermore, the evaluation of end of charge point and end of discharge point slippage reveals that couple side reactions dominate leakage currents at higher SoCs and lead to reversible losses, while irreversible losses remain almost constant for SoCs higher than 50%.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Franziska Friedrich, Alexander Kunz, Andreas Jossen, Hubert A. Gasteiger
Summary: Using isothermal micro-calorimetry, the heat generation of lithium- and manganese-rich layered oxides (LMR-NCMs) during the first cycle is investigated. It is found that irreversible structural rearrangements during activation lead to a considerable generation of heat. Only a fraction of the lost electrical work is converted into waste heat, suggesting that the heat flow profile of the first charge is unique.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Julius Schmitt, Mathias Rehm, Alexander Karger, Andreas Jossen
Summary: This study demonstrates a method of using reconstructed open circuit voltage (OCV) curves to analyze the partial charging curves of a commercial lithium-ion cell, providing valuable information about degradation modes and remaining cell capacity. Accurate OCV reconstruction and degradation mode estimation can be achieved when a state of charge (SOC) window between 20% and 70% is available. The method is also applicable to charging curves at higher current rates by considering an additional overpotential.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nils Collath, Martin Cornejo, Veronika Engwerth, Holger Hesse, Andreas Jossen
Summary: Lithium-ion cells degrade due to internal aging effects, which can affect the economics of battery energy storage systems. This study presents a model predictive control framework for designing aging aware operation strategies, allowing for benchmarking of optimization models and determination of the optimal aging cost. The results show that using this framework can significantly increase the lifetime profitability of a BESS compared to the prevalent approach. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that recent increases in electricity market prices have led to a substantial increase in achievable lifetime profit.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alexander Karger, Julius Schmitt, Cedric Kirst, Jan P. Singer, Leo Wildfeuer, Andreas Jossen
Summary: In this study, a novel mechanistic calendar aging model is proposed for a commercial lithium-ion cell with NCA cathode and silicon-graphite anode. The model parameterization is based on component states of health and accurately predicts capacity with < 1% mean deviation for different storage conditions. The check-up compensation significantly increases the predicted lifetime of the cell.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Erfan Moyassari, Zheng Li, Benedikt Tepe, Luiza Streck, Andreas Jossen
Summary: This work presents a study on the cycle characterization of silicon-oxide-based (SiOx) cells, focusing on the impact of real load profiles and state-of-charge (SoC) ranges while varying the SiOx content in the cells. The experimental results demonstrate that the different SiOx content of the investigated cells and the SoC range significantly influence the cycle behavior of the cells, and cycling under high SoC conditions accelerates capacity fade and leads to higher SoH loss. The findings also indicate that SiO-based cells exhibited higher aging than traditional graphite-based cells, and the capacity fade rate increased at higher SiOx content.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Thomas Roth, Luiza Streck, Nedim Mujanovic, Martin Winter, Philip Niehoff, Andreas Jossen
Summary: This study investigated the differentiation between SEI growth and anode overhang equalization processes in NMC622/graphite single-layer pouch cells by measuring the transient self-discharge. The measurement was conducted directly after formation and during 20 weeks of calendar storage at different states-of-charge (SOC). The results showed that the transient behavior persisted throughout the measurement duration, even at a low SOC, but the impact of SEI growth and anode overhang equalization was minimized at low SOC.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
F. F. Oehler, A. Graule, S. Kuecher, T. Roth, A. Adam, J. Li, E. Ronge, R. Moertel, A. Jossen
Summary: This study presents a novel method for measuring local potentials in lithium-ion batteries and addresses the stability issue of multiple reference electrodes. Experimental results demonstrate the high reproducibility and applicability of this method.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Philipp Jocher, Michael K. Kick, Manuel Rubio Gomez, Adrian V. Himmelreich, Alena Gruendl, Edgar Hoover, Michael F. Zaeh, Andreas Jossen
Summary: This study presents a method for analyzing the electrical resistance of planar contacts and compares it with traditional joining techniques. The study also evaluates factors affecting measurement accuracy and conducts an economic assessment of the electric conductive adhesive.
Article
Electrochemistry
Axel Durdel, Sven Friedrich, Lukas Huesken, Andreas Jossen
Summary: Silicon-dominant anode in lithium-ion batteries lacks an electrochemical model, and this work presents a validated parametrization for it. The model is based on electrode manufacturing values, lab cell measurements, and literature data, and is validated through charge/discharge tests.