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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)...
Baba Mulani
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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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...
Baba Mulani
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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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...
Baba Mulani
Jan 3, 20242 min read
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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...
Baba Mulani
Dec 31, 20232 min read
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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...
Baba Mulani
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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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...
Baba Mulani
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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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...
Baba Mulani
Dec 8, 20232 min read
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Electric Arcing during Thermal Runaway in Li-ion batteries
Thermal runaway is a condition where the battery's temperature increases rapidly and sets the stage for 'Electric Arcing'. It's a...
Baba Mulani
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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Oven exposure testing in Li-ion cells
'Oven exposure testing' is a common method used to evaluate the thermal performance of lithium-ion cells. This test involves exposing the...
Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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Broadband electrical spectroscopy (BES) for Li-ion Impedance
Broadband electrical spectroscopy (BES) is a powerful technique that can be used to study the behavior of lithium-ion cells in real time....
Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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Nail Penetration Testing on Li-ion Battery
'Nail penetration test' is a commonly used battery abuse test method for evaluating the safety of lithium-ion batteries. The test...
Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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Accelerating Rate Calorimeters (ARCs): studying the thermal properties of lithium-ion cells.
Accelerating Rate Calorimeters (ARCs) are a powerful tool for studying the thermal properties of lithium-ion cells. The use of ARCs in...
Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20232 min read
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Crush Testing of Lithium-ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used in a variety of applications, including electric vehicles, portable electronics, and grid energy...
Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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X-ray Diffraction (XRD) in Analysing Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Cell Materials
X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a technique used to analyse the structure and composition of materials, including electric vehicle (EV)...
Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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Role of Battery Cyclers in Performance Testing and Development
Electric vehicle (EV) 'Battery cyclers' are devices that are used to test the performance and durability of EV batteries. These devices...
Baba Mulani
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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Electrode Polarization in Lithium-ion Batteries
'Electrode polarization' in lithium-ion batteries is a complex interaction of electrochemical processes and material properties. It...
Baba Mulani
Nov 12, 20232 min read
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Novel Thermal Runaway Degree (TRD) in Li-ion batteries
The essence of the Thermal Runaway (TR) phenomenon lies in an imbalance between heat generation and dissipation within the lithium-ion...
Baba Mulani
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Study of Gas Generation during Thermal Runaway in Li-ion batteries
"Gas Generation' during a thermal runaway event is a complex process in lithium-ion batteries. Thermal runaway refers to a scenario where...
Baba Mulani
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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Impact of Particle Size Distribution on li-ion cell performance
Particle Size Distribution (PSD), as the term suggests, describes the range and distribution of particle sizes within a material. Instead...
Baba Mulani
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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Deep discharge' in Lithium-ion batteries
'Deep discharge' in lithium-ion batteries refers to the condition where the cell is discharged to a voltage considerably lower than its...
Baba Mulani
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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