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Why Electrode Microstructure Architecture Determines Cell Performance

AION Engineering INC In lithium-ion batteries, electrode performance is governed not only by material chemistry but by the three-dimensional microstructure formed by particles, pores, binder, and conductive additives. Before production begins, this microstructure already defines how ions and electrons will move through the electrode. Once manufacturing starts, many of these structural characteristics can no longer … Read more

Analysis Workflows for XCT Data

Author: Matthew Peter Jones Summary X-ray computed tomography (XCT) enables non-destructive, 3D visualization of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery components and microstructure. At the cell level, XCT is especially useful for detecting manufacturing and quality issues in Li-ion cells [8]. However, turning XCT images into quantitative and reproducible quality assurance (QA) requires custom analysis pipelines that are … Read more

Making energy greener – what role does elemental analysis play?

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In the drive towards a future that is no longer dependent on burning fossil fuels for energy generation, several technologies have become established as front runners in the race to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Among the most significant are lithium ion batteries, biofuels and renewable energy sources, such as wind power. Aside from … Read more