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Synthesis Process for Active Materials in Lithium Ion Battery

Feb 172 min read

Synthesis Process for Active Materials in Lithium Ion Battery

Ever wondered how the essential materials for lithium-ion batteries are prepared? For instance, consider LiFePO4, a popular active...

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Baba Mulani

Jan 312 min read

Voltage Slippery in Li-ion cells

Float currents in lithium-ion batteries represent a critical concept in the area of battery technology and management. They refer to the...

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Baba Mulani

Jan 192 min read

Energy Throughput in Li-ion Batteries

Imagine you have a car that you use for a long, ongoing journey. The car's ultimate value & effectiveness aren't just about how fast it...

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Incremental Energy (IE) Analysis in Li-ion batteries

Baba Mulani

Jan 112 min read

Incremental Energy (IE) Analysis in Li-ion batteries

One of the tools at our disposal for understanding how lithium-ion batteries charge, discharge, and 'age' is the incremental energy (IE)...

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Measuring Cell Deformation during Charging and Discharging

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Jan 72 min read

Measuring Cell Deformation during Charging and Discharging

Lithium-ion 'Cell Deformation' during charging & discharging can lead to reduced efficiency and power output, potentially causing uneven...

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Battery Aging due to Electrode Deterioration in Li-ion batteries

Baba Mulani

Jan 32 min read

Battery Aging due to Electrode Deterioration in Li-ion batteries

Lithium-ion battery aging is an unstoppable process that refers to the gradual decline in performance and capacity over time. As they...

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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling in the Circular Economy

Baba Mulani

Jan 1, 20242 min read

Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling in the Circular Economy

A critical component of lithium-ion batteries' success lies in the supply chain, which encompasses the extraction of raw materials,...

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Polymer Mini-channel Cold Plates to mitigate Thermal Runaway

Baba Mulani

Dec 31, 20232 min read

Polymer Mini-channel Cold Plates to mitigate Thermal Runaway

There is a significant need for integrated solutions in lithium-ion batteries that provide both preventive and containment strategies for...

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Cathode Materials for Sodium-ion Batteries

Baba Mulani

Dec 24, 20232 min read

Cathode Materials for Sodium-ion Batteries

Unlike the rare and geographically concentrated lithium, sodium is as common as the salt in the sea, making it an accessible and...

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Impact of Storage (calendar life) on Capacity loss in Li-ion batteries

Baba Mulani

Dec 19, 20232 min read

Impact of Storage (calendar life) on Capacity loss in Li-ion batteries

The concepts of 'calendar life' and 'capacity loss' during lithium-ion battery storage are critical metrics that define the reliability...

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Heat Generation in Li-ion Batteries with Fast Charging

Baba Mulani

Dec 14, 20232 min read

Heat Generation in Li-ion Batteries with Fast Charging

The ability to fast charge lithium-ion batteries, once a dream, is now rapidly evolving into a critical need, especially in the area of...

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Cathode Degradation and Aging of Li-ion batteries

Baba Mulani

Dec 8, 20232 min read

Cathode Degradation and Aging of Li-ion batteries

Fresh from production, a lithium-ion battery is like a young athlete, full of potential but not yet at peak performance. There is a brief...

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Material Flow in Li-ion Cell Manufacturing: Sankey diagrams

Baba Mulani

Dec 3, 20232 min read

Material Flow in Li-ion Cell Manufacturing: Sankey diagrams

Sankey diagrams are a specific type of flow diagram that illustrates the flow of material, energy, or cost across a system. The width of...

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Depth of Discharge (DoD) in Li-ion Batteries

Baba Mulani

Dec 1, 20232 min read

Depth of Discharge (DoD) in Li-ion Batteries

Think of a hot summer day. You find yourself with a refreshing glass of your favorite beverage and only two ice cubes to keep it cool...

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Evolutions in Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles

Baba Mulani

Nov 30, 20232 min read

Evolutions in Battery Technologies for Electric Vehicles

In the historical canvas of battery development, the pre-lithium era marked the dominance of lead-acid & nickel-based batteries....

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Current Efficiency in Lithium-ion batteries

Baba Mulani

Nov 24, 20232 min read

Current Efficiency in Lithium-ion batteries

Current efficiency is a measure that indicates the effectiveness with which electric current is used in an electrochemical reaction,...

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Electrode Manufacturing Defects in Lithium-ion batteries

Baba Mulani

Nov 19, 20232 min read

Electrode Manufacturing Defects in Lithium-ion batteries

The manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries is a process where precision is not just a requirement but a determinant of performance and...

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Spodumene: The Bedrock of Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Baba Mulani

Nov 16, 20234 min read

Spodumene: The Bedrock of Lithium-Ion Battery Production

Spodumene is a lithium-reach mineral which is used as a raw material for the production of lithium hydroxide. Lithium hydroxide is a...

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Baba Mulani

Nov 15, 20231 min read

Flexible lithium-ion batteries

Flexible lithium-ion batteries are a rapidly evolving technology that promises to revolutionize the energy storage industry. These...

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Baba Mulani

Nov 15, 20231 min read

Dynamic Battery Stock Model

Energy storage is crucial for a sustainable energy system, as it allows for the efficient and reliable management of renewable energy...

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