Equivalent Lithium Content

the 3 main cell formats: cylindrical, prismatic and pouch

The equivalent lithium content lithium content of a lithium ion cell is simply 0.3g x Ah capacity of the cell. Note that if the cell is rated in mAh you just need to divide the number by 1000 to get Ah. Note: this is an estimation and shipping numbers and calculations should always be checked … Read more

Extending the Doyle-Fuller-Newman model for Phase-Separating Materials

IonWorks

Authors: Ionworks For several decades, the Doyle-Fuller-Newman model has been the cornerstone of computational battery modeling, design, and optimization. Since the model was developed based on an assumption of Fickian diffusion in the solid active material particles, the equilibrium state in a DFN model is an electrode of compositionally homogeneous particles. While this is appropriate … Read more

Lithium Intensity of Solid-State Batteries

In the ever-evolving world of lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries (SSB) are seen as the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. In an SSB, the liquid electrolyte used in conventional lithium-ion cells is replaced by a solid electrolyte capable of conducting lithium. There are three main families of solid electrolytes: oxides, sulphides, and polymers. SSBs promise to … Read more

Making energy greener – what role does elemental analysis play?

elemental analysis

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

Battery Recycling: A Need of the hour.

The Need of the hour today is to have a sustainable closed loop Battery Manufacturing. In this article I will go through the various major reasons and constraints for recycling batteries from Electric vehicles.

Lithium Ion Cell

slice through a lithium ion cell schematic

In a rechargeable lithium ion battery lithium ions move from the negative electrode to the positive electrode during discharge, and back when charging. The cathode is a lithium transition metal oxide, eg manganese or cobalt or a combination of transitional metals. The anode is a graphite-based material, which can intercalate or release lithium. When discharge … Read more