Sustainable and Low-Cost Lithium-Ion Batteries: Nonconventional Electrode Chemistries and State of Health Characterization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruoxu Shang ◽  
Taner Zerrin ◽  
Bo Dong ◽  
Cengiz S. Ozkan ◽  
Mihrimah Ozkan
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Beach Sand ◽  
State Of Health ◽  
Sulfur Silicon ◽  
Material Sources

With the advancements in portable electronics and electric vehicle (EV) applications, the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with high energy densities is ever increasing. Battery-powered transportation is being adopted more frequently due to its potential to enable a more sustainable society by reducing vehicle emissions from fossil fuels. There has been exponential growth in the need for high-capacity LIBs in all types of EVs, including hybrid and full electric automobiles, e-bikes, and drones, as well as electric tools, cell phones, tablets, and, more recently, house storage; this growth significantly increases the consumption of source material commodities,especially cobalt. Despite its drop in price in the last couple of years due to increased mining, cobalt remains expensive, and its price increase has gained momentum again compared toother electrode materials due to higher demand. Moreover, its toxicity and difficult mining practices could result in many problems, including excessive carbon dioxide and nitrogendioxide emission along with a possible much higher demand in the long term. This provides a strong motivation to explore alternatives to battery source materials. In this article, we present a selection of our important works on LIBs, with a focus on alternative electrode chemistries by using abundant and sustainable material sources. As alternatives to traditional graphite-based anodes, we demonstrate the successful use of both silicon electrodes derived from beach sand and waste glass and carbon electrodes derived from portobello mushroom and waste plastic precursors. In addition, we demonstrate stable cycling of batteries with nonconventional electrode chemistries, such as lithium-sulfur with TiO2-coated sulfur electrodes and sulfur-silicon full cell batteries with integrated lithium sources. Batteries prepared by sustainable methods not only perform better than conventional ones but also result in reduced costs. Since accurate determination of battery state of health is another important challenge, we further present our electrochemical impedance spectroscopy-based analysis of LIBs, which could potentially be utilized in safety evaluations of current and next-generation LIBs.

High energy density lithium ion batteries using Li2.6Co0.4−xCuxN (anode) and Cu0.04V2O5 (cathode) electrode materials

2008 ◽  
Vol 62 (26) ◽  
pp. 4210-4212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daliang Liu ◽  
Shiying Zhan ◽  
Gang Chen ◽  
Wencheng Pan ◽  
Chunzhong Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Density ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Cathode Electrode

Evaluation of the influence of high-power charging cycles on the capacity degradation of lithium-ion batteries under various temperatures

2021 ◽  
pp. 014233122110585
Author(s):  
Xiaogang Wu ◽  
Yinlong Xia ◽  
Jiuyu Du ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
Jinlei Sun
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
High Power ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Degradation Mechanism ◽  
Solid Electrolyte Interphase ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Capacity Degradation ◽  
Battery Capacity ◽  
Charging Current

High-power-charging (HPC) behavior and extreme ambient temperature not only pose security risks on the operation of lithium-ion batteries but also lead to capacity degradation. Exploring the degradation mechanism under these two conditions is very important for safe and rational use of lithium-ion batteries. To investigate the influence of various charging-current rates on the battery-capacity degradation in a wide temperature range, a cycle-aging test is carried out. Then, the effects of HPC on the capacity degradation at various temperatures are analyzed and discussed using incremental capacity analysis and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The analysis results show that a large number of lithium ions accelerate the deintercalation when the HPC cycle rate exceeds 3 C, making the solid electrolyte interphase at the negative surface unstable and vulnerable to destruction, which results in irreversible consumption of active lithium. In addition, the decomposition of electrolyte is significantly promoted when the HPC temperature is more than 30°C, resulting in accelerated consumption of electrode materials and active lithium, which are the main reasons for the capacity degradation of lithium-ion batteries during HPC under various temperatures.

scholarly journals A mechanistic study of mesoporous TiO2 nanoparticle negative electrode materials with varying crystallinity for lithium ion batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3333-3343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changjian Deng ◽  
Miu Lun Lau ◽  
Chunrong Ma ◽  
Paige Skinner ◽  
Yuzi Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Power Density ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Negative Electrode ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Mesoporous Tio2 ◽  
Mechanistic Study ◽  
Negative Electrodes ◽  
Negative Electrode Materials

Nanoscale oxide-based negative electrodes are of great interest for lithium ion batteries due to their high energy/power density, and enhanced safety. The crystallinity effect of mesoporous TiO2 nanoparticle electrode was investigated in this work.

scholarly journals Electrical Response of Mechanically Damaged Lithium-Ion Batteries

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (17) ◽  
pp. 4284
Author(s):  
Damoon Soudbakhsh ◽  
Mehdi Gilaki ◽  
William Lynch ◽  
Peilin Zhang ◽  
Taeyoung Choi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Electrical Response ◽  
Mechanical Damage ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Battery Management System ◽  
Battery Cell ◽  
Cell Parameters

Lithium-ion batteries have found various modern applications due to their high energy density, long cycle life, and low self-discharge. However, increased use of these batteries has been accompanied by an increase in safety concerns, such as spontaneous fires or explosions due to impact or indentation. Mechanical damage to a battery cell is often enough reason to discard it. However, if an Electric Vehicle is involved in a crash, there is no means to visually inspect all the cells inside a pack, sometimes consisting of thousands of cells. Furthermore, there is no documented report on how mechanical damage may change the electrical response of a cell, which in turn can be used to detect damaged cells by the battery management system (BMS). In this research, we investigated the effects of mechanical deformation on electrical responses of Lithium-ion cells to understand what parameters in electrical response can be used to detect damage where cells cannot be visually inspected. We used charge-discharge cycling data, capacity fade measurement, and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) in combination with advanced modeling techniques. Our results indicate that many cell parameters may remain unchanged under moderate indentation, which makes detection of a damaged cell a challenging task for the battery pack and BMS designers.

Optimizing Performance of Li4Ti5O12 (LTO) by Addition of Sn Microparticle in High Loading as Anode for Lithium-Ion Batteries

2020 ◽  
Vol 1000 ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Bambang Priyono ◽  
Reza Miftahul Ulum ◽  
Anne Zulfia Syahrial ◽  
Stefanie Trixie ◽  
Heri Jodi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cyclic Voltammetry ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Surface Area ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Solid State Method ◽  
High Energy Ball Mill ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Two Peaks

Li4Ti5O12/Sn was successfully synthesized by a solid-state method using the High Energy Ball Mill Machine as anode for Lithium-Ion batteries. The addition of various (10%, 20%, 30%) Sn-micro particle is aimed to enhance LTO's conductivity and capacity. Characterization of the sample's structure was performed using X-ray diffraction (XRD), which expose the presence of TiO2 rutile and Sn in each sample. The surface area of samples observed using Brunner-Emmet-Teller (BET), which indicates the different surface area of each Sn addition. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) suggested agglomeration and poor distribution appear in every sample. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) was performed to measure the battery's performance. Two peaks occur as a sign of reversible reaction. The impedance of Li4Ti5O12/Sn measured using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), the test performed before and after Cyclic voltammetry (CV), each test showed the different result for each sample. Other than EIS and CV, Charge-Discharge (CD) also performed, examinations in different C-rate were performed, and higher Sn concentration leads to lower stability in high C. The result reveals that the addition of 20% Sn optimizes Li4Ti5O12 in enhancing capacity and conductivity.

Synthesis and Application of Carbon-Based Nanocomposites

2013 ◽  
Vol 345 ◽  
pp. 172-175
Author(s):  
Shi Jun Yu ◽  
Xu Han ◽  
Da Wei Yu ◽  
Yan Ming Chen ◽  
Xiao Li Wang
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Volume ◽  
High Energy ◽  
High Energy Density ◽  
Cycle Performance ◽  
Active Metal ◽  
Electrochemically Active ◽  
Carbon Coated

Lithium ion batteries have been considered as the most effective and practical technologies for electrochemical energy storage. To meet the demand for lithium ion batteries with high energy density and excellent cycle performance, numerous efforts have been devoted to the development of new electrode materials. Electrochemically active metal oxides have emerged as the most promising candidates for the anode materials in the next generation lithium ion batteries duo to their high theoretical capacities and natural abundance. However, the extremely high volume change induced by the alloying reaction with lithium in the bottleneck for the commercialization of these materials. To overcome these obstacles, carbonaceous materials are commonly introduced as matrices to absorb the volume changes and improve the structural stability of the electrode materials. Hence, the present article describes the synthetic pathway of carbon-coated nanomaterials and applications.

Recent progress in advanced electrode materials, separators and electrolytes for lithium batteries

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (42) ◽  
pp. 20564-20620 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailin Zhang ◽  
Hongbin Zhao ◽  
Muhammad Arif Khan ◽  
Wenwen Zou ◽  
Jiaqiang Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Power Density ◽  
Lithium Batteries ◽  
Recent Progress ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Cycle Life ◽  
Long Cycle Life ◽  
Negative Electrodes

This article comprehensively reviews the recent progress in the development of key components of lithium-ion batteries, including positive/negative electrodes, electrolytes and separators. The necessity of developing batteries with high energy/power density and long cycle-life is emphasized both in terms of industrial and academic perspectives.

scholarly journals Enhanced electrochemical performance of RuO2 doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 cathode material for Lithium-ion battery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Kalaiselvi ◽  
S. Premlatha ◽  
M. Raju ◽  
Paruthimal Kalaignan Guruvaiah
Keyword(s):  
Electrochemical Performance ◽  
Cathode Material ◽  
Lithium Ion Batteries ◽  
Electrode Materials ◽  
Electrochemical Impedance ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
High Discharge Capacity ◽  
Nitrate Precursor

Abstract LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 as a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries was synthesized by a sol-gel method using nitrate precursor calcined at 800°C for 10 hours. The crystallite nature of samples is confirmed from X-ray diffraction analysis. SEM and TEM analyses were used to investigate the surface morphology of the prepared samples. It was found that, highly crystalline polyhedral RuO2 nanoparticles are well doped on the surface of pristine LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 with a size of about approximately 200 nm. The chemical composition of the prepared samples was characterized by EDX and XPS analyses. The electrochemical performance of the proposed material was studied by cyclic voltammetry and charge/discharge analyses. The electrode kinetics of the samples was studied by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The developed RuO2 doping may provide an effective strategy to design and synthesize the advanced electrode materials for lithium ion batteries. The doping strategy has dramatically increased the capacity retention from 74 % to 90% with a high discharge capacity of 251.2 mAhg− 1. 3 % RuO2-doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 cathode materials have showed the similar characteristics of two potential plateaus obtained at 2.8 and 4.2 V compared with un doped electrode cathode material. These results revealed the enhanced performance of RuO2- doped LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 during insertion and extraction of lithium ions compared to pristine material.

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