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Wet vs dry mechanical recycling process – an outlook for anodic active material recycling

Designing a sustainable production chain for Li-ion batteries (LIBs) represents a crucial step in the energy transition. The challenge of establishing electromobility as a green technology involves developing recycling processes that increase the recirculation of materials. Several industrial LIBs recycling processes reported in the literature combine mechanical, thermal and chemical

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Vacuum applications in battery production

Safety concerns and costs of cell failure to battery manufacturers drive the search for reliable test methods to ensure leakage-free battery cells. However, there are currently no standardized test methods used in battery industry to find leaks at cell level. In this study, a series of pouch cells were made

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Solid polymer electrolyte degradation products characterized by chromatographic techniques

Solid polymer electrolyte degradation products characterized by chromatographic techniques Jaroslav Miná_1, Yi-Hsuan Chen2, Lukas Herbers1, Martin Winter1,2, Gunther Brunklaus2, Simon-Wiemers Meyer1, Sascha Nowak1 1 University of Münster, MEET Battery Research Center Corrensstraße 46, 48149 Münster 2 Helmholtz-Institute Münster, IEK-12, Forschungszentrum Jülich Corrensstraße 46, 48149 Münster The degradation of lithium-ion battery

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Regeneration of NCM811 after separation from the decanter centrifuge

Currently, several processes exist for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The pyrometallurgical approach, for example, is robust and safe, but the achievable recycling rate is limited, especially with respect to certain elements and starting compounds (or precursors). In contrast, the mechanical approach promises potentially higher recycling rates, but comes

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Recycling Strategies for Sulfide-Based All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries

All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSBs) are an up-and-coming alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries with liquid electrolytes. A high potential lies in higher energy densities with high lifetime and long-term stability, avoiding safety hazards such as thermal runaway concerning liquid electrolyte systems. Battery cell concepts with sulfidic electrolytes represent a promising candidate

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Optimized synthesis of cyclic fluorinated sulfonylimide lithium salts to suppress aluminum corrosion in lithium-ion batteries

LiCTFSI, lithium 4,4,5,5-tetrafluoro-1,3,2-dithiazolidine-1,1,3,3-tetraoxide, is a promising lithium salt for the usage in lithium-ion battery electrolytes, because it does not&nbsp“;“cause corrosion of the aluminum current collector below 5.0 V vs. Li/Li+ [1]. LiCTFSI can be synthesized in three steps, including Kolbe electrolysis, using 2,2-difluoro-2-(fluorosulfonyl)acetic acid as raw material. Kolbe electrolysis of

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Optimization of in-line metrology for electrode coating production lines

Uniformity of the active electrode materials in cell construction is essential to achieve the safety and reliability of the battery in its intended application. Validation of the electrode loading and final dimensions of individual layers by post-production destructive means only sample a small portion of the total electrode sheet. Alternatively,

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Optimal Multi-Use Operation of Utility-Scale Battery Systems: Techno-Economic Feasibility Study of the M5BAT Hybrid Storage in Aachen

Large-scale battery storage systems (LSS) have found widespread application in frequency regulation and spot markets across Europe. However, the single-use operation of LSS is typically not economical and depends on fluctuating market prices. Therefore, combined multi-use approaches are necessary to achieve an economically robust operation of LSS and promote their

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Novel Multiphysics Model for Advanced Material Solutions for Safer and Long-Lasting High Capacity Cobalt Free Batteries for Stationary Storage Applications (CoFBAT)

To optimize energy storage new battery technologies are required.[1,2] The objective of the CoFBAT European project is to develop a new generation of batteries for storage applications. The goal of the CoFBAT battery technology is to achieve a longer lifetime (up to 10000 cycles), lower costs (down to 0.03 €/kWh/cycle),

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Non-invasive application of polymer optical fiber sensors for high fidelity operando monitoring of strain and temperature in Li-ion batteries

Successful assessment of the battery degradation mechanism and safety conditions may be enabled through monitoring dynamic thermal, chemical, and mechanical status of a cell during cycling. In this regard, the convergence of fiber optic sensing with lithium-ion batteries holds great promise for observing key cell parameters in real time, allowing

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Neural network architecture for determining the aging of stationary storage systems in decentralized energy systems

Modellierung der Alterung von Li-Ionen Zellen mittels neuronaler Netze für stationäre Anwendungen in dezentralen Energiesystemen Ein neuronales Netzwerk wird entwickelt, um die Alterung von Lithium-Ionen-Zellen zu modellieren. Betriebsdaten aus einem Batterietest mit mehreren LFP-Zellen werden verwendet um Zusammenhänge zwischen Kapazität, Strom und Spannung zu ermitteln. Speziell für die Nutzung in

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Modelling solvent transport in lithium-ion batteries

Liquid electrolytes in commercial lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) normally consist of more than two solvents to balance multiple requirements such as high ionic conductivity and low solution viscosity (A. Wang, et al., Cell Reports Physical Science, vol. 3, no. 9, 2022). However, only one solvent is considered in the widely used

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Modelling and analysis of the Coulomb Counting SOC Estimation method for 18650 Li-ion batteries under varying charge-discharge protocols

Modelling and analysis of the Coulomb Counting SOC Estimation method for 18650 Li-ion batteries under varying charge-discharge protocols Hossein Nemati Bandkohan1, Patrick C. Howlett1 1 Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Burwood, Victoria 3125, Australia Abstract Among the various types of batteries, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are currently considered the most

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Methodology for the quantitative assessment and comparison of fault detection approaches at lithium-ion batteries with special consideration of internal short circuits

Methodology for the quantitative assessment and comparison of fault detection approaches at lithium-ion batteries with special consideration of internal short circuits With the strong growth of lithium-ion battery applications in recent years, the corresponding safety problems have also come into focus. Therefore, numerous papers have been published in the past

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Mechanically refuellable zinc-air battery: A safe and sustainable alternative for large-scale, long-duration energy storage

P4-029-Akhil Kongara Rising concerns over global warming have motivated scientists to explore various clean energy generation options. In this quest for clean energy generation, renewables like solar and wind have gained significant traction and have seen a tremendous increase in energy generation from these sources over the last decade. However,

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Large-scale simulation of Li-ion battery systems for grid storage

Grid-scale lithium-ion batteries are becoming an increasingly integral part of our modern power system to support the proliferation of renewable energy sources. However, though rapidly declining prices and improving capabilities, they continue to remain as a significant portion of investment. Thus, their optimised operation is essential for increasing their economic

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Is the ‘single-crystal’ approach really feasible for Ni-rich layered oxides? – A fair and realistic performance comparison in NCM||Graphite coin cells

Is the ‘single-crystal’ approach really feasible for Ni-rich layered oxides? – A fair and realistic performance comparison in NCM||Graphite coin cells Secondary particle cracking induced by anisotropic volume change during cycling has been identified as a major failure mechanism of state-of-the-art Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes like Li[NixCoyMnz]O2 (x + y

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Investigations on the improvement of the cycling behavior of lithium metal electrodes in combination with slurry-based sulfdic electrolyte layers

Sulfide solid electrolytes, such as Lithium Phosphorus Sulfide _-Li3PS4(LPS), show promising results in all solid-state battery research due to higher lithium-ion conductivity compared to solid ceramic electrolytes. Current research is trying to cope with different challenges with sulfidic electrolytes, among them: The use of a lithium (Li) metal anode to

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Investigation of safety-related parameters of aged Li-ion batteries for the use in second life applications

Understanding the safety characteristics of aged Li-ion batteries is essential for their effective integration into second-life applications. The SafeLiBatt project is a research initiative focused on evaluating the safety-related parameters of these batteries. The presented study elucidates the impact of a battery’s state of health (SOH) on its safety behavior.

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Investigation of impedance spectra of systems with distinctive resistive-inductive behavior using the generalized distribution of relaxation times analysis

The distribution of relaxation (DRT) times is a well-established method for the characterization and process identification of electrochemical systems in the frequency domain. In measured impedance spectra, it is in general a very challenging task to reliably extract system characteristics, to identify processes, and to evaluate the impact of operational

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Investigating the intrinsic properties of cathode active material for Li-ion cells by combining single particle measurements with simulations

A detailed understanding of the intrinsic electrochemical properties of cathode active material is imperative for improving current and developing next-generation Li-ion batteries (LIBs). Conventional methods of electrochemical analysis of novel or optimized active materials involve the study of composite electrodes which contain a mixture of active material, binder, and conductive

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Interplay of Pressure and Electrolyte on the (Ir)Reversible Expansion of State-of-the-Art and Next-Generation Battery Materials using Operando Dilatometry

In this work, the correlation between mechanical pressure on the cell and volume expansion is studied for state-of-the-art (SoA) and next generation materials for lithium-ion batteries. The effect of volume changes, primarily of the anode, on the electrochemical processes occurring within the cell is investigated using a custom-built operando dilatometry

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Interface design for positive active material LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 via Al2O3-coatings using magnetron sputtering for improved electrochemical performance and safety properties.

Layered transition metal oxides received a lot of attention as positive active material for lithium ion batteries (LIBs) because of high specific capacity, low cost and relatively high operating potential. However, LiNixMnyCozO2-type materials (NMC, x+y+z=1) still face a lot of challenges: 1) Moisture uptake and formation of impurities at the

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Innovative multi-domain modeling approach for future battery architectures

Lithium-Ion batteries represent the current standard of energy storage systems in mobile and stationary applications. Different requirements for a wide range of applications challenge the product development due to the high diversity of technologies and components. Fast changing properties of battery cell and system components lead to a demand for

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Inductive drying of lithium ion NMC622 cathodes

To match the steadily increasing demand of lithium-ion batteries all battery production steps have to be enhanced in terms of quality and performance. In this regard, the drying process of electrodes holds great potential for improvement. The main challenge of state-of-the-art convective drying methods is the high energy consumption within

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In-operando monitoring of internal pressure in lithium-ion batteries

In-operando monitoring of the internal pressure in lithium-ion cells allows to study the correlation of thermodynamic parameters with the commonly studied electric parameters in grahite/LFP lithium-ion battery cells. From the comparison of stored charge, incremental capacity peak intensity and position and state of health against pressure it was revealed that

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Impact of the Compression Ratio due to Calendering on the Effective Thermal Conductivity of Lithium-Ion Cell Electrodes

During the design process of lithium-ion batteries the simultaneous optimization of the mechanical, electrical and thermal properties of the components and their interfaces is crucial. As these are strongly influenced by the production steps, a thorough understanding of their impact on said properties is key to reaching optimized material properties

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Hybrid modelling of Lithium-ion batteries: Proof of concept for application of Physics-informed Neural Network in Electrochemical Battery Modelling

Abstract Accurately forecasting lithium-ion batteries‘ lifetime and degradation mechanisms are crucial for their optimization and management. An accurate state of health estimation is essential for ensuring safety and preventing latent failures. However, complex and dynamic cell parameters and wide variations in usage conditions make the state of health prediction challenging.

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How are Different Metal Oxalates Influencing Li-Ion-Batteries?

Recycling of the large return volumes of lithium-ion batteries with environmental and economic impact is mandatory. But recycling releases impurities: Not only during crushing but also during leaching, impurities can be introduced and found in the recycled material. These can have a significant impact on performance (lifetime, capacity, …). For

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Failure Modes and Effects Analysis used for the identification of critical loads applied to second-life mobile and stationary applications

The use of Lithium-ion batteries in second-life applications is becoming increasingly widespread. A battery extracted from an electric vehicle can be used in a wide range of applications, both stationary (e.g. energy storage system connected to a renewable energy source) and mobile (e.g. warehouse´s industrial vehicle). In order to ensure

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Fabrication of thin Li6PS5Cl separators for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries

Thin Argyrodite Separators for All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion-Batteries Thin sulfide separators (&lt“;“30µm) for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries are crucial to obtain low internal battery-cell resistances, i.e. good battery-cell performances, and high energy densities. A two-dimensional sulfide separator sheet consists commonly of sulfide powder and a polymeric binder. The components are dispersed in a

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Extending the Single Particle Model using Method of Lines

In the past years, many reduced order electrochemical models for Lithium-ion batteries have been presented. One of the most popular being the Single Particle Model (SPM), that is derived from the full order Doyle-Fuller-Newman Model (DFN). Moreover, several different numerical solving approaches have been proposed, to enhance either the modelling

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Energy Storage using Zinc-Air Batteries

Energy Storage using Zinc-Air Batteries Battery technology is becoming more and more important for different reasons. Some examples are electric cars and buffer storage of regenerative energy. Zinc-air batteries are very promising candidates because of their high energy density and good recyclability. However, the lower power density compared to lithium-ion

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Direct Observations of Graphite Anode Lithiation and Internal Short Circuits by Li Metal Deposition using Cross-Sectional in situ Optical Microscopy in Li-Ion Full Cells

The anode is the rate-limiting compound during fast-charging of Li-ion batteries, due to the reduced mass transport through the electrode.1 Lithiation gradients within the anode build-up, leading to a higher state-of-charge at the surface of the anode, which favors Li metal deposition at these spots.2 Since graphite anodes undergo a

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Determinants of Ramp-up Management in Battery cell Factories

In recent years, the number of announced battery cell gigafactories in Europe is increasing with a rapid pace. Both new entrants and incumbent firms are among the players who are planning and discussing their high outputs of Lithium-Ion battery cells in the near future. However, either the copy exactly strategy

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Detection of inhomogeneities in serially connected lithium-ion battery packs

Serially connected battery packs present a cell-to-cell variation in their electrochemical behavior due to deviations during production, different temperature distributions or mechanical stress that tends to increase over the lifetime. This can lead to individual cells having significantly different electrical properties than the cell group, described in this work as

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Deciphering Li deposition and SEI with cryo-TEM & cryo-ET

Understanding in detail the behaviour of Li deposition and SEI formation is crucial for the rational design of stable Li metal anodes, but has remained tremendously challenging due to the extremely high sensitivity of metallic Li. [1] To address this issue, cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has in recent years emerged

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Data-assisted vacuum crushing and drying of end-of-life batteries

Data-assisted vacuum crushing and drying of end-of-life batteries Closing material loops is essential for sustainable electric mobility, for example, to ensure the supply of battery materials. Therefore, efficient recycling systems are needed, which maximize the output quantity and quality while minimizing the associated costs and environmental impacts [1]. A common

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Data to Value in the Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Batteries are highly integrated products composed of mixed materials that are highly affected by energy-intensive production and processing, security of supply, and raw material criticality. Due to the energy-intensive production and processing of battery raw materials, valuable materials with high qualities are concentrated in batteries. With the steadily increasing demand

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Cost and performance analysis as a valuable tool for battery research: the case of the optimization of the low cut-off voltage of sodium-ion battery cells

The widespread use of lithium-ion batteries for renewable energy storage and electromobility is enabling our society to shift from a carbon-based economy to a more sustainable one. However, issues in the supply of the critical materials required for their production could harm the deployment of the necessary battery capacity. An

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Comprehensive thermal analysis of surface films formed on lithium ion battery negative electrodes

Poster Abstract Advanced Battery Power Conference 2023 Comprehensive thermal analysis of surface films formed on lithium ion battery negative electrodes Dennis Kessena,*, Christoph Peschela, Tautvydas Bieliauskasa, Martin Wintera,b, Sascha Nowaka, Simon Wiemers-Meyera a University of Münster, MEET Battery Research Center, Corrensstraße 46, 48149 Münster, Germany b Helmholtz-Institute Münster, IEK-12, FZ

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Characterization of Na-S Battery System Using X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy

In recent years, energy storage has become one of the worldwide&nbsp“;“concerns with increasing need for the energy. In terms of meeting the&nbsp“;“increasing energy need, the developed electrochemical devices&nbsp“;“attracted great attention. Besides in progress researches on Li-ion&nbsp“;“batteries, the batteries with lower cost and higher efficiency have&nbsp“;“been investigated. Due to the increasing

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Battery tracking using blockchain-based platforms

Blockchain technology has been recognized as one of the most promising technologies in industrial applications. There are a variety of possible applications such as supply chain tracking, creating digital twins, digital platforms for battery swapping, tokenization and a focus on the second life and recycling market. This research proposes a

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Battery right sizing for commercial vehicles

Battery right sizing for commercial vehicles Marco Kachler, Borg Warner Stuttgart GmbH Jan Neunzling BorgWarner Akasol GmbH Anita Bongards, BorgWarner Stuttgart GmbH Abstract In 2015 the Paris Agreement on climate change was adopted. Its goal is to limit global warming by reducing the emission of greenhouse gases like CO2. As

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Automated data management in R&D cell production

Batalyse is a software system to automate time consuming manual data processing like file gathering, categorization and evaluation for R&D, production and QM. Sort and filter your test, analysis and production data for specific materials, projects, customers and performance. Link material properties, with production parameters and product performance, receive structured

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Aqueous based cathodes with LiPAA-Alginate blended binder

Li-ion batteries are one of the most advanced energy storage systems and provide one of the highest energy densities for secondary batteries, long cycle life, and good power capacity. The main solvent for PVdF binders used today for cathode production is NMP, an organic solvent which is expensive, volatile, toxic,

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A comparison between physics-based Li-ion battery models

Physics-based electrochemical battery models are widely used as powerful tools for simulating lithium-ion battery behavior and for providing an understanding of the internal physical and electrochemical processes. However, due to their complexity and high computational demand, these models may not be feasible for battery management systems (BMS) and long-term aging

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