Neutron Dark-Field Analysis of Commercial Lithium-Ion Batteries

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Hussey ◽  
Adam J Brooks ◽  
Jacob LaManna ◽  
David Jacobson ◽  
Leslie Butler

A novel imaging mode, neutron dark field imaging, extends the capability of neutron imaging to enable one to measure the microstructure, that is length scales from the nm to µm. The dark field is a measure of the pair correlation function, which is linked to conventional small angle. Neutron dark field images of lithium-ion batteries provide spatially resolved measurements (with resolution ~100 µm) of the particle distribution along the path of the neutron beam. We applied neutron dark-field imaging to commercial lithium-ion batteries with different capacities, states of charge, and wear. The images probed length scales from 100 nm to 3 µm. We observed a uniform dark field signal across the fresh battery in both charge states which is contrasted with the worn batteries, which show clear inhomogeneities in the dark field signal, which indicates that the underlying electrode structures have changed in a non-uniform fashion.


Author(s):  
Shaohua Lu ◽  
Weidong Hu ◽  
Xiaojun Hu

Due to their low cost and improved safety compared to lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries have attracted worldwide attention in recent decades.


Author(s):  
А.Б. Абдрахманова ◽  
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В. А. Кривченко ◽  
Н. М. Омарова

2017 ◽  
Vol 137 (8) ◽  
pp. 481-486
Author(s):  
Junichi Hayasaka ◽  
Kiwamu Shirakawa ◽  
Nobukiyo Kobayashi ◽  
Kenichi Arai ◽  
Nobuaki Otake ◽  
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2015 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 351 ◽  
Author(s):  
HUANG Yan-Hua ◽  
HAN Xiang ◽  
CHEN Hui-Xin ◽  
CHEN Song-Yan ◽  
YANG Yong

Author(s):  
Bhanu Sood ◽  
Lucas Severn ◽  
Michael Osterman ◽  
Michael Pecht ◽  
Anton Bougaev ◽  
...  

Abstract A review of the prevalent degradation mechanisms in Lithium ion batteries is presented. Degradation and eventual failure in lithium-ion batteries can occur for a variety of dfferent reasons. Degradation in storage occurs primarily due to the self-discharge mechanisms, and is accelerated during storage at elevated temperatures. The degradation and failure during use conditions is generally accelerated due to the transient power requirements, the high frequency of charge/discharge cycles and differences between the state-of-charge and the depth of discharge influence the degradation and failure process. A step-by-step methodology for conducting a failure analysis of Lithion batteries is presented. The failure analysis methodology is illustrated using a decision-tree approach, which enables the user to evaluate and select the most appropriate techniques based on the observed battery characteristics. The techniques start with non-destructive and non-intrusive steps and shift to those that are more destructive and analytical in nature as information about the battery state is gained through a set of measurements and experimental techniques.


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